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Amir exchanges Ramadan greetings QNA Doha

His Highness the Amir of State of Sheikh Tuesday is first day of Ramadan on Monday ex- changed greetings with leaders of Arab and Is- QNA lamic countries on the occasion of the advent of Doha the Holy Month of Ramadan. HH the Amir exchanged Ramadan greet- The Moon Sighting Commit- ings with the Custodian of the Two Holy tee of the Ministry of Endow- Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of ments and Islamic Affairs the Kingdom of , during a phone (Awqaf) has announced that call held by HH the Amir on Monday. Monday, April 12, is the HH the Amir also exchanged greetings with completion of the month of HH the Amir of the State of Sheikh Shaaban, and that Tuesday, Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah and HH Congratulations on Qatar April 13, will be the first day Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al and the Islamic nation, the of the blessed month of Jaber Al Sabah. holy month. May God ac- Ramadan. HH the Amir exchanged Ramadan greet- cept fasting, prayers, and This came in a statement ings with HM King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hus- good deeds from us and issued by the committee after sein of the Hashemite Kingdom of in a HH the Amir exchanged Ramadan greet- from you. its meeting on Monday even- phone call held by HH the Amir on Monday. ings with HM King Mohammed VI of the King- ing at the Ministry of Endow- HH the Amir exchanged greetings with HM dom of and President of the Republic ments and Islamic Affairs, testimony of whoever sees it. the Amir of State of Sheikh Haitham bin Tariq of and HH of Dr , during two phone chaired by Dr Sheikh Thaqeel The committee said Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs calls on Monday. Al Shammari. Ramadan moon was sighted HH the Father Amir Sheikh in the Sultanate of Oman Fahd bin Mahmoud HH the Amir received a cable from Speaker The Moon Sighting Com- on Monday evening, ac- Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Al Said. of the Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah mittee held its meeting on cordingly announces that HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh HH the Amir exchanged Ramadan greet- bin Zaid Al Mahmoud on the occasion of the Monday, 30th of Sha’ban Tuesday, April 13, will be the Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, ings with President of the Republic of Turkey advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan, extend- 1442 AH, corresponding to first day of the Holy Month of and the wise government, Recep Tayyip Erdoga. ing his greetings and greetings of members of April 12, 2021, to sight the Ramadan. the people of Qatar and all HH the Amir also exchanged Ramadan the Shura Council on this blessed occasion. crescent of the Holy Month The committee extended Muslims, on the advent of greetings with President of the Arab Republic HH the Amir responded with a reply cable of of Ramadan and to prove the greetings to His Highness the Holy Month of Ramadan. of Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. thanks.

Amir condoles Shura approves draft law making 98.4% of vaccinated with Saudi king health insurance must for expats people are safe from QNA Doha QNA as employment of expatriates are Doha permitted after submitting proof COVID: Dr Maslamani His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar they hold compulsory health insur- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday The Shura Council, chaired by ance for the duration of the stay. Tribune News Network sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian Speaker HE Ahmed bin Abdul- The draft law provides for the Doha of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Ab- lah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud, has ap- provision of healthcare services to dulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia proved the draft law on regulating beneficiaries in emergency situa- There’s some good news on the death of HH Prince Bandar bin Faisal healthcare services in Qatar and re- tions without requiring them to pay in terms of protection from bin Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. ferred its recommendations to the any amount until the risk to health the virus for those who have esteemed government. Shura Council Speaker HE Ahmed bin is over even if the service provider received both the doses of The draft law on healthcare ser- Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud chairs is not on the beneficiaries’ list of in- the COVID-19 vaccine. vices in the country has 47 articles the council meeting on Monday. surers, and that this does not preju- About 98.4 percent of and 6 chapters and stipulates the dice the right of the health care ser- the people who have re- FM receives call from US provision of healthcare services to tainable health system and work on vice provider to refer to a company ceived both the doses of citizens in government health fa- developing and maintaining com- insurance, or the employer or the COVID-19 vaccine have not Special Envoy for Iran cilities free of charge. pulsory health insurance. person, as the case may be, to pay been infected with the vi- Under the draft law, the Min- According to the draft law, the cost of this service. rus, Dr Muna Al Maslama- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign istry of Public Health (MoPH) will health insurance is mandatory The draft law defines the rights ni, Medical Director of the Dr Muna Al Maslamani. Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrah- set standards for the provision of to ensure the provision of basic and duties of patients that must be Communicable Diseases man Al Thani received a telephone call from healthcare services in government healthcare services to expatriates observed when receiving health- Center, told Qatar TV. Among them, the number of US Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley on and private health facilities as well and visitors to the country. Under care services and the obligations Putting to rest rumours those who took the vaccine Monday. During the phone call, the two sides as compulsory health insurance the draft law, the issuance or re- of the parties to the insurance con- about the effectiveness of and got infected was only 57, discussed the latest regional developments, and supervision. newal of an entry visa for an expa- tract and providers of healthcare the vaccine, she said, “More or about .02 percent.” mainly in Iran. (QNA) It will also provide an integrat- triate or visitor, and granting or re- services, as well as the penalties for than 400,000 people have She said about 1,160 ed, high-quality, efficient and sus- newal of a residence permit, as well violators of its provisions. been vaccinated as of March people entered the intensive 28. Only 1.5 percent of them care unit and of those only have been infected with the 7 people (or 0.003 percent) virus, while 98.4 percent who were vaccinated. have not been infected,” she Dr Al Maslamani said said. Pfizer-BioNTech and Mod- GDT to intensify traffic patrols during Ramadan “Someone may have erna vaccines are effective QNA plan is to protect all road users precautionary measures to heard about a case here and against mutated strains Doha from the risks of traffic acci- limit the spread of COVID-19, there, but we must look at from Britain and South Af- dents, and to ensure the flow of Lt Col Adeebeh said these the broader picture and not rica. The General Directorate of vehicles with the help of traf- patrols will play their role in individual cases,” she added. However, she said, “We Traffic (GDT) on Mondaysaid fic patrols in all regions of the monitoring and following up Dr Al Maslamani said, need more studies, espe- that it will intensify traffic pa- country throughout the day, the implementation of deci- “In January, there were cially with regard to the mu- trols during Ramadan in all with a focus on peak hours, sions related to preventing the 7,796 people in hospital. tated strains of the virus.” regions of the country to en- and the period before and after spread of virus and to ensure sure the flow of traffic move- iftar. the extent of commitment to ment and reduce accidents He also indicated that the permitted number inside according to a plan for the holy Ramadan is an occasion to a single vehicle, in addition to month, in addition to a com- promote correct traffic behav- ensuring the commitment of prehensive traffic awareness iour among all segments of so- road users to download Eht- QNCC to remain open from plan. ciety, and to enhance commu- eraz, and follow all other pre- In a press statement, Assis- nity awareness of traffic rules cautionary measures such as 9am to 1am for vaccination tant Director of Traffic Aware- in order to preserve property wearing mask and social dis- The Ministry of Public Health 9am to 1am every day of the ness Department Lt Col Jaber and lives. tancing in vehicles for trans- (MoPH) has announced the week, including Fridays and Mohammed Adeebeh said the Lt Col Adeebeh explained intensify their work at the en- has set the peak times during porting workers. working hours for the vaccina- Saturdays. General Directorate of Traffic that traffic patrols will work trances and exits of cities and which trucks are forbidden to The traffic departments tion campaign during Ramadan As for the drive-through vac- has established a comprehen- during the holy month to se- external roads to monitor the travel during Ramadan from completed all their prepara- at Qatar National Convention cination centres at Lusail and Al sive traffic plan for the month cure traffic on commercial movement of trucks to ensure 7:30am to 10am,12:30pm to tions to provide their services Centre (QNCC) and drive- Wakra, the centres will operate of Ramadan that is in line with streets and the areas sur- that they adhere to the times 3pm, and 5:30pm to 12am. with ease during Ramadan. through centres in Lusail and from 1pm to midnight everyday the nature of movement in this rounding complexes and pub- allowed to drive. Regarding the role of traf- Al Wakra. throughout Ramadan with the month. He said the aim of the lic places. Patrols will also The Ministry of Interior fic patrols to strengthen the Continued on page 2  QNCC will be open from last entry at 11pm. (TNN) 02 Tuesday, April 13, 2021

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Quick read HAMMADI MEETS PUGWASH INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-GENERAL Traffic Investigation Dept Amir sends condolences to Saudi king to work around the clock The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian Continued from page 1  count all precautionary meas- of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al ures to limit the spread of Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of HH Prince Bandar The Madinat Khalifa Traf- COVID-19. bin Faisal bin Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. (QNA) fic Department operates from The plan includes meetings 9am until 2pm, while the Traf- with members of the Central Deputy Amir sends condolences to fic Investigation Department Municipal Council, in cooper- Saudi king works around the clock and ation with the Hamad Trauma the technical inspection de- Center, to find out the traffic The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin partments are open from 8am situation in the geographical Hamad Al Thani on Monday sent a cable of condolences until 4pm except on Friday constituencies, to listen to in- to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Saturday. quiries and questions of citi- bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of HH The Traffic Awareness De- zens in those departments, to Prince Bandar bin Faisal bin Saud bin Abdulrahman Al partment at the General Direc- correct traffic problems if any Saud. (QNA) torate of Traffic has prepared and to inform the people of the a varied awareness plan to geographical departments of Deputy Amir exchanges Ramadan raise the rate of safety on the the health, social and econom- greetings with deputy presidents of road during the Holy Month ic risks of traffic accidents, and Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with Pugwash of Ramadan, which includes the importance of monitoring Arab, Islamic countries International Secretary-General Professor Paolo Cotta-Ramusino in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, they a number of remote activities children to reduce wrong be- The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin reviewed cooperation relations between Qatar and the Pugwash International Organisation. (QNA) so that the plan takes into ac- haviour. Hamad Al Thani exchanged cables of congratulations with Their Highnesses and Excellencies crown princes and vice-presidents of Arab and Islamic countries, on the occa- sion of the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan. (QNA) PM sends condolences to Saudi king Shura discusses draft on establishing Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani on Monday sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques investment and trade court in Qatar King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of HH Prince Bandar bin Faisal bin Saud bin Abdul- QNA disputes related to partnership con- bless the loyal people of Qatar and its rahman Al Saud. (QNA) Doha tracts between the government and residents with further prosperity and private sectors. more achievements under the wise PM exchanges Ramadan greetings The Shura Council, at a meeting held After discussion, the Council re- leadership of HH the Amir, hoping with PMs of Arab, Islamic countries under the chairmanship of Speaker ferred the draft law to the Legal and for the end of the pandemic in Qatar, HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Legislative Affairs Committee to sub- the Arab and Islamic nations, and the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid Mahmoud via video conference on mit a report on it. whole world. bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani exchanged cables of Monday, discussed a draft law on es- The Council also discussed a draft The speaker also briefed the Coun- congratulations with heads of governments of Arab and tablishing an investment and trade law amending some provisions of Law cil on his meeting last Wednesday with Islamic countries on the occasion of the holy month of court. No 5 of 2015 on Commercial, Indus- Chairman of the Transitional Sover- Ramadan. (QNA) The draft law contains 35 articles trial and Similar Public Shops and eignty Council of Lieutenant- that include the formation of the in- Street Vendors. General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan and FM special envoy meets German official vestment and trade court and its pri- The Council approved the draft explained that the meeting focused mary and appeals departments. Speaker of Shura Council HE Ahmed bin law and referred its recommendations on the well-established bilateral rela- Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Coun- The draft law also defines the ju- Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud during the to the government. tions between the two countries. terterrorism and Mediation in Conflict ResolutionHE Dr risdiction of the court, including dis- Council’s meeting on Monday. At the outset of the meeting, the He added that the chairman val- Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani on Monday met with Director- putes related to commercial contracts, Shura speaker, on behalf of himself ued the position and role of Qatar in General of Political Directorate of the Federal Foreign Of- lawsuits arising between merchants disputes, bankruptcy preventive con- and members of the Council, con- supporting the Sudanese people, es- fice of Germany Dr Philipp Ackermann, in the presence of and related to their business, disputes ciliation, patent disputes, protection gratulated the Amir His Highness pecially its fruitful efforts for peace, Ambassador of Qatar to Germany HE Sheikh Abdullah bin related to non-Qatari capital invest- of competition, prevention of monop- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani development and reconstruction in Mohammed Al Thani. During the meeting, they reviewed ment in economic activity, disputes olistic practices, combating practices on the advent of the Holy Month of Darfur. bilateral relations between the two countries. (QNA) related to the operations of banks, harmful to national products in in- Ramadan, asking Allah the Almighty He said the meeting reflected the insurance companies, financing and ternational trade, disputes related to to grant HH the Amir with continued common desire to develop the Qatari- investment companies, bankruptcy e-commerce and its transactions, and good health and happiness, and to Sudanese relations. HMC expert urges parents Qatar keen to continue cooperation to monitor their children for with UNODC to combat drug abuse QNA working to make a vaccine for Ramadan fasting distress Vienna COVID-19. Mansouri also highlight- Tribune News Network Qatar has affirmed its com- ed the efforts of Qatar at the Doha mitment to continue coopera- national level in combating tion with the United Nations drugs, stressing that Qatar is It is generally safe for most Office on Drugs and Crime proud of its national record in children to fast during Rama- (UNODC), and to support re- combating drugs and preserv- dan, according to a dietitian gional and international pro- ing the security and safety of from Hamad Medical Corpo- grammes to address the global the society from this scourge, ration (HMC). drug problem and related through the application of a However, she has urged crimes. comprehensive and multidis- parents to monitor their chil- Addressing the 64th ses- ciplinary approach, whether in dren and watch for signs of sion of the UN Commission on terms of control, prevention or distress, noting that children Narcotic Drugs, Permanent treatment. are at an increased risk for Representative of the State of HE Sultan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri He said that Qatar has dehydration and may also ex- Qatar to the United Nations been focusing on prevention perience low blood sugar as a “Children are at high risk and international organiza- pandemic on exacerbating the the world drug problem, refer- activities as a crucial factor in result of fasting. for dehydration, so it is im- tions in Vienna HE Sultan bin global drug problem, noting ring in particular to the prior- establishing a drug-free socie- “While children are not ob- portant for parents to monitor Salmeen Al Mansouri pointed that circumstances imposed ity of providing support to de- ty and ensuring that everyone ligated to fast until they reach their activity level, particularly out, as part of Qatar’s efforts, by the pandemic have led to veloping countries where drug enjoys a healthy life of dignity, puberty, many children wish when Ramadan falls during to the Global Programme for high unemployment rates, abuse is increasing rapidly peace, security and prosperity. to observe the practice dur- the hotter months. It is also the Implementation of the exposing the unemployed to compared to the developed He noted that there were ing Ramadan,” said Fatma important for parents to moni- Doha Declaration as a pio- drug abuse, trafficking and countries. about 269 million people who Souikey, Clinical Dietitian tor their child’s diet, ensuring neering model in providing cultivation. Those countries experi- used drugs in 2018, which is a Supervisor at Hamad General they eat sufficiently but do not support to countries to ad- He added that the pan- ence increasing immediate 30 percent jump from 2009, Hospital. overeat, especially on foods dress organised crime, drugs, demic has also provided new and long-term catastrophic and that young people, women Parents can support their that contain high amounts of corruption and terrorism, and opportunities for organised effects of the COVID-19 pan- and the poor are the ones who children by encouraging them fat and sugar. Encourage your contributing to the implemen- criminal groups to sell fake demic and have low access pay the most for the global to get plenty of sleep and serv- Fatma Souikey, clinical dietitian child to eat slowly and to enjoy tation of the goals of the Unit- drugs, medicines and vac- to vaccines and prospects for drug problem. ing healthy, nutrient-dense at Hamad General Hospital their meal. This will also help ed Nations Sustainable Devel- cines, in addition to the short- sustainable development, he The Permanent Repre- foods during suhour and iftar, prevent overeating, which can opment Plan. age of controlled medicines said. sentative of Qatar to the Unit- she explained. few hours each day and gradu- cause bloating, indigestion, Mansouri said Qatar is caused by the pandemic, the He underlined that Qatar ed Nations and international “For parents whose chil- ally introducing all-day fast- and an upset stomach,” added proud of the impressive suc- increase in drug prices and the believes in the need to give organisations in Vienna un- dren will be fasting for the ing as the child ages,” Souikey Souikey. cesses achieved by the Global exacerbation of drug overdose priority to providing vaccines derlined that Qatar believes first time, we recommend they suggested. Souikey notes there may Programme for the Implemen- deaths. and anti-COVID-19 drugs to in the essential role that the delay the suhour meal for as She recommends serv- be health benefits associ- tation of the Doha Declara- Mansouri stated that the the developing countries, not- Commission on Narcotic long as possible. This will en- ing slow-digesting, fiber-rich ated with fasting for children tion, including the United Na- COVID-19 pandemic, with ing that Qatar has provided Drugs (CND) as the policy- sure the fasting hours are not foods such as wholegrain ce- who are overweight or obese. tions Secretary-General 2020 the unprecedented dangers generous financial and in-kind making body of the UN in the unnecessarily prolonged and reals, fruits and vegetables However, she recommends Innovation Award, which was it poses to all humanity, has assistance to the World Health field of drug control, therefore, help prevent undue stress on during suhour. It is important that parents consult their fam- presented to the Education for demonstrated that the prin- Organization (WHO) and to it has submitted its candidacy the child’s young body. For for parents to encourage their ily doctor before making any Justice (E4J) initiative, one of ciple of public and shared re- the countries most affected by for CND membership for younger children, parents can children to drink plenty of wa- changes to the child’s diet, the programme’s components. sponsibility must remain the the COVID-19 pandemic and 2024-2027, and will actively encourage shorter fasts, allow- ter and limit stimulants such particularly if the child has an He highlighted the impact basis for international multi- has also provided $140 mil- contribute to the work of the ing the child to abstain for a as coffee, tea and soft drinks. existing medical condition. of the coronavirus (COVID-19) lateral cooperation to address lion to research institutions Commission. Nation Tuesday, April 13, 2021 03 Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences wins 8 awards Tribune News Network of the year for Centara Hotels & Doha Resorts. The awards won by the Centara West Bay Hotel & hotel are: Hotel of The Year, Residences Doha has received General Manager of The Year, a total of eight different acco- Best Balanced Scorecard, Best Mondrian Doha celebrates lades due to its outstanding per- Total Revenue Achievement, formance throughout the past Best Non-Operating Expenses year, despite industry hardships Control Achievement, Best Ramadan with exquisite endured through the current GOP Achievement, ReviewPro: pandemic. Guest Satisfaction Achievement The awards won go beyond and ReviewPro: Net Promoter iftar and suhour menus overall financial performance to Sean Renold Spinks Score Achievement. include best guest satisfaction Centara West Bay Hotel & Tribune News Network ture mixed grills and a variety tar Virtual Food Festival, chef achievements and net promoter the achievements the team have Residences Doha offers afford- Doha of hot and cold mezzeh, as well Timur has also collaborated scores, showcasing the high- accomplished together. It takes able luxury and features com- as an dessert, fruit and with renowned Qatari chef, pi- level of service and engagement a vision, drive and a remark- fortable bedrooms, living and Mondrian Doha, managed dried fruit platters; while Mori- lot and founder of ‘The Cooking that Centara West Bay has be- able team to plan and execute dining areas, well-equipped by leading international life- moto’s menu will boast the best Academy’, Hassan Al Ibrahim. come renown for. these great results and it would Centara West Bay Family,” said kitchens that make the hotel hospitality group, sbe, has of Japanese cuisine, including The collaboration was the fruit “It’s truly humbling for the not have been possible without General Manager Sean Spinks, ideal for families, travellers on announced a host of exciting miso soup, buckweed noodles, of several workshops and food team to receive not one, but the hard work and dedication who was also himself recog- extended stays and the digital culinary delights to mark the tempura shrimps, a selection tastings the two chefs held at eight awards in recognition of of each and every one of our nised as the General Manager generation. holy month of Ramadan, offer- of maki and sushi and a souf- the Morimoto kitchen, with a ing the Qatar community the flé-like cheesecake with fresh bespoke menu blending Qatari opportunity to revel in delicious blackberry jam and fresh fruit. and Japanese flavours to be iftar and suhour meals from the In addition, all a la carte op- soon revealed and available for comfort of their homes. Wal- tions from Mondrian outlets, delivery via Talabat. 7th edition of DIMDEX to be held in March 2022 ima, a Qatari-inspired restau- including CUT, Morimoto, Wal- Mikel Ibrahim, VP Sales & rant boasting a variety of dishes ima and Hudson Tavern, will Marketing at Mondrian Doha, QNA aware of the challenges that from across the Middle East be available for takeaway and said: “Thanks to Mondrian’s Doha the world is facing and the and led by Arabian cuisine guru delivery as part of Mondrian’s innovative and bold approach, new norms that have been im- chef Sezar, will offer generous ‘Taste-to-Go’ offering. our team has once again de- Under the generous patron- posed because of the COVID-19 Ramadan Iftar boxes. Hudson Tavern will also vised creative ways to celebrate age of the Amir His Highness pandemic, and therefore will Chef Sezar’s selection of ex- continue to serve its exceptional Ramadan with Qatar. The col- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al remain vigilant and practise quisite dishes will include Wali- ‘Roast Box’ offer, pleasing all laboration between chef Timur Thani, the Organising Commit- the highest level of health and ma’s star chicken biryani, lamb American cuisine lovers with and chef Hassan, as part of the tee of the Doha International safety precautions for DIMDEX machboos or mixed grill as the the great classics, including virtual food festival, will offer Maritime Defence Exhibition the DIMDEX 2022 exhibition Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi 2022.” main course, a diverse selection crusted US CAB Ribeye with Qatari residents a one-of-a-kind and Conference (DIMDEX) is expected to host a number Saleh Al Ansari said, “With a A record number of local of hot and cold mezzeh, bever- mustard, herbs and crushed gastronomic experience and an has announced plans to hold of senior government officials, year left until the next edition, and international companies age and a must have at any If- pepper, as well as traditional inspiration for their own culi- the 7th edition of the exhibition executives, key decision-makers we continue to strive to present will showcase their latest prod- tar table – majdool dates, dried sides, condiments and dessert. nary creations.” (DIMDEX 2022), hosted and and exhibitors under one roof, another outstanding edition of ucts, capabilities and cutting- figs, nuts and lentil soup. Mondrian Doha General Mondrian outlets will also organised by the Qatar Armed as it is one of the specialised ex- DIMDEX. We draw confidence edge technologies at the event Walima’s Head Chef Sezar Manager Vasileios Oikonomo- offer catering services for cor- Forces, from March 21 to March hibitions in the field of security from the manner in which the in the presence of key decision Eliass and Morimoto’s Execu- poulos said, “Mondrian Doha is porate clients who would like 23, 2022 at the Qatar National and defence that will be held global defence and security sec- makers and prominent officials tive Chef Timur Fazilov have delighted to share in the joy of to pamper their employees with Convention Centre (QNCC). non virtually. tor responded to the pandemic to facilitate business deals be- jointly collaborated to provide Ramadan through an amazing fine dining Iftar options during DIMDEX 2022 will be held The statement stated that by introducing new technolo- tween many parties. exclusive set menus as part of Taste-to-Go dining offering and Ramadan. under the slogan ‘Connecting the next edition will shed light gies to swiftly address emerging Other highlights of the event the ‘Chefs of Qatar’ virtual food to give back to the community In line with the government the Worlds Maritime Defence on the resilience with which the needs. are the Middle East Naval Com- festival. around us. We are grateful to guidelines, all Mondrian F&B and Security Community’ in global defence industry faced “We are thrilled with the manders Conference (MENC) Through the initiative sup- our partners in QNTC, whose outlets will be closed for dine- keeping with its status as one of the coronavirus (COVID-19) overwhelming support we are in which thought leaders from ported by Qatar National Tour- support played a crucial role in in until further notice, while the premier events in the global pandemic, which not only chal- getting from our exhibitors, around the globe will discuss ism Council (QNTC) and Qatar helping us make this Ramadan takeaway and delivery will still maritime defence and security lenged the pandemic, but also sponsors and partners, as they the latest trends related to mar- Airways, and available for de- truly special despite all the cur- be available through Mondrian calendar. contributed to enhancing its de- confirm their participation in itime defence and security, and livery on Talabat, Walima will rent challenges.” and Talabat for Walima, CUT, In a statement on Monday, velopment. the next edition.” the popular visiting warships offer a traditional iftar-style In the framework of the Hudson Tavern, EllaMia and the organising committee said Chairman of DIMDEX He added, “We remain display at Hamad Port. meal with chef Sezar’s signa- first-of-its-kind Chefs of Qa- Morimoto. 04 Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Nation QC ensures safe drinking water for 2,000 Palestinians in Gaza

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Qatar Charity (QC) provided safe drinking water to 2,000 residents of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip by dig- ging a water well and install- ing a desalination plant in this area, in cooperation with the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA). This comes within the framework of the cooperation agreement between QC and PWA to implement the devel- Qatar Charity, in collaboration with the Palestine Water Authority, dug a well for the residents of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. The project aims to im- and stability in the region. opment projects that contrib- prove the environmental situ- The beneficiaries ex- ute to improving water and complete projects that include of the Gaza Strip. to reducing the percentage of about health and personal hy- ation and public safety, reduce pressed their happiness at the sanitation services in the Strip. rehabilitation and mainte- The project of drilling a diseases and deaths caused by giene, and limiting the spread displacement from drought-hit implementation of the project It is expected that QC, dur- nance of sewage pumping sta- water well and installing a de- unsafe water in this region, in of infectious diseases and areas in search of water sourc- that will contribute to meeting ing the coming period, will tions in various governorates salination plant will contribute addition to raising awareness deadly epidemics. es, and contribute to security their water needs. USAID official gives Georgetown Ooredoo raises awareness students a look at aid diplomacy about digital responsibility Tribune News Network Doha Ramadan campaign to make Internet a more positive environment for all An ongoing collaboration between QF partner Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) and Tribune News Network happy again.” Education Above All (EAA) resulted in a unique Doha The short videos reinforce classroom experience for GU-Q students, as this message by highlight- well as the opportunity to learn about the re- Ooredoo Group has ing the various ways in which lationship between development aid and diplo- launched its Ramadan cam- people can use the Internet to macy from Jason Foley, USAID’s Deputy Assis- paign, with this year’s efforts do good. Indeed, the videos tant Administrator of the Bureau for the Middle aimed at increasing digital address issues such as cyber- East, during a virtual talk titled “Development responsibility awareness and bullying, spreading unverified and Diplomacy in the Middle East.” making the Internet a more rumors, and others, and they The discussion provided students with a positive environment for all. encourage people to report clear picture of the inner workings of interna- As people continue to bat- negative behavior online and tional policy development, as well as the role tle the COVID-19 pandemic by to use this valuable tool to that aid agencies like USAID play in contribut- spending more time online, support one another and im- ing to foreign policy. “I always appreciate the digital responsibility becomes portant causes. opportunity to interact with students who are increasingly important. With Sheikh Mohammed con- interested in international development and Jason Foley, USAID’s Deputy Assistant Administrator Ramadan being a time for in- when used properly, undoubt- eos, tells the story of the In- tinued: “As we move ever foreign policy,” Foley said. “These young people of the Bureau for the Middle East trospection, thoughtfulness, edly empowers us in every way ternet by comparing it to a closer to an age of complete will soon be professionals leading development and reflection, this year’s cam- possible. As part of Ooredoo’s child, one that has been influ- digitalisation, the Internet de- efforts all over the world, and their thoughtful sor of International Relations and Gulf Studies paign emphasises the Holy vision to enrich people’s digi- enced, shaped, and moulded velops with us, and so its pow- questions demonstrated that they are up to the at GU-Q, who moderated the event, the talk Month as the ideal time to ex- tal lives, we continue to invest by Internet users, in a beau- er and potential grow; much task.” provided students with expert engagement that amine the impact online inter- heavily in developing and im- tifully crafted animation. It like a child grows and develops The event began with introductions by enhances the classroom experience.. actions can have on us all, as proving our networks across reinforces the message that towards adulthood. We hope GU-Q Dean Dr. Ahmad Dallal and Fahad Al Su- “It is incredibly valuable for students to hear well as the ideal time to begin our global footprint. But we online safety and positivity our campaign will inspire laiti, Chief Executive Officer of EAA, who both first-hand from leading practitioners about changing behaviours. also want to ensure that these are everyone’s responsibility. enough people to think and re- extolled the virtues of educational partnerships the real-world dynamics of policy-making, the digital lives are in fact en- Given the Internet’s youth, the flect.T he Internet is what we like the one between the two organizations. complexities, challenges and human side of Sheikh Mohammed Bin hanced by the Internet and not main message demonstrates make it, a reflection of our so- “Creating a shared opportunity to learn government decision-making processes: the Abdulla Al Thani, Deputy the opposite.” that there is still hope that the ciety so let’s make it a positive about diplomacy was beneficial for both our importance of persuasion, of bridging different Group Chief Executive Officer Ooredoo’s main campaign ever-expanding online com- one starting this Ramadan.” students and EAA representatives, and is part interests and views. Such insight prepares them at Ooredoo Group, introduced video – an Ooredoo Rama- munity can work together to The new Ramadan videos of our broader strategy to be a hub for dialogue all the better to play their part in their profes- the new campaign, “The In- dan Story – which launches create a safer, more positive can be seen on all Ooredoo’s and to share our resources and networks with sional lives in or out of government,” noted Dr. ternet is an extraordinary in- on the first day of Ramadan digital world, encouraging social media channels from the community,” Dean Dallal explained. Nonneman. vention, a powerful tool that, along with several short vid- people to “make the Internet the first day of Ramadan. “The productive partnership between GU-Q Foley also discussed the benefits of be- as a provider of foreign service education and ing a member of the vast Georgetown School EAA, as a leading global development founda- of Foreign Service alumni network, which is tion focusing on education, has demonstrated well-placed in government service all over the how synergies across multiple sectors can posi- world. Foley, an alumnus and master’s degree tively result in desirable tangible outcomes,” Al recipient from the School of Foreign Service, Ooredoo to assist communities Sulaiti added. frequently teaches courses at Georgetown’s According to Dr. Gerd Nonneman, Profes- Washington, DC, campus. with food supplies in Ramadan Ministry recalls BMW M440i & 420i models of 2021 Tribune News Network gic Communications Partner for Food Box for QR100 from the invaluable initiative this Rama- Doha the Qatar Red Crescent’s Khair- QRC website or any participat- dan, which comes as part of our Tribune News Network part of the ministry’s ongo- The ministry urges all kum Sabeq Festival, in which ing shopping centre. The boxes Ooredoo Al Khair campaign. Doha ing efforts to protect con- customers to report any Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading participants can purchase food containing the necessities will We all have a duty to take care sumers and ensure dealers violations to its Consumer telecommunications company, boxes for distribution to those be assembled at the shopping of the less fortunate in our com- The Ministry of Commerce follow up on vehicle defects Protection and Anti-Com- will assist the Qatar Red Cres- in need. malls. The beneficiary will then munities, and the holy month and Industry, in collaboration and repairs. mercial Fraud Department, cent in its efforts to ensure that This Ramadan, the Khair- receive an SMS from QRC, and of Ramadan is the perfect time with Al Fardan Automobiles, The ministry said that it which processes complaints, everyone has enough food this kum Sabeq Festival will provide delivery will be coordinated in which we can take practical a BMW dealer in Qatar, has will work with the dealer to inquires and suggestions Ramadan. This contribution is food boxes containing essen- through their nearest partici- steps to do so. We commend announced the recall of BMW monitor the maintenance through the following chan- part of the Ooredoo Al Khair tials such as flour, sugar, salt, pating shopping centre. Qatar Red Crescent on their ef- M440i and 420i models from and repair work, as well as nels: Call center: 16001 campaign launched by the com- oil, rice, lentils, juices, and more Sabah Rabiah Al-Kuwari, forts, and look forward to help- 2021 due to a possible defect in communicate with customers Email: [email protected] pany to commemorate the holy to those in need. Director PR at Ooredoo, said: ing them as they work to ensure the side airbag. to ensure that the necessary Social media accounts: month. Those interested in par- “We’re proud to be working everyone has the essentials they The recall campaign is repairs were completed. Twitter: @MOCIQATAR Ooredoo will be the Strate- ticipating can get a Ramadan with Qatar Red Crescent on this need this Ramadan.” DFC launches Ramadan-inspired cultural and educational displays

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Doha Festival City (DFC), ‘Qatar’s one and only choice for shopping, dining and entertain- ment’, is celebrating Ramadan with special cultural interac- tive activities designed to take visitors on a journey across the globe, spanning a variety of cul- tures and traditions under the theme ‘Ramadan Around the World’. for visitors to view the backlit In addition, a dedicated and safe way, and create amaz- tinuously from 09:00 to 00:00. installed in the areas that have stores, prayer rooms and ablu- Throughout the month of moon phases during Ramadan ‘Dates Museum’ stand will dis- ing memories whilst learning From April 25 to May 11, gen- commonly touched surfaces. tion areas, health and beauty Ramadan, visitors of the mall and reflect on their meaning. It play the different types of dates about new cultures and the Is- eral mall trading hours will be At the entrance to the mall centers, Edge Fitness, kids’ can enjoy a special Ramadan is located on the first floor -be for visitors. The podium will lamic arts and crafts traditions from 10:00 to 00:00, with an and all shops, visitors must playgrounds, play centers and ‘Mosahraty Large Drum’ photo tween Eataly and Ladurée. be located on the ground floor, from around the world.” option to trade until 01:00. The show their green Ehteraz QR theme parks are closed until opportunity, an interactive in- Visitors can also enjoy a near the South Food Court en- Throughout Ramadan, Fes- hypermarket will be open con- code and should wear a face further notice. Physical dis- stallation where they can take special ‘Islamic Arts and Crafts trance and next to Karafirin tival City façade and different tinuously from 09:00 to 00:00. mask during their whole time tancing stickers in common pictures while reenacting the Booth’, displaying Islamic restaurant. areas inside the mall will be In line with the preventa- in the mall. Following the latest queuing areas, such as ATMs, famous Mosahraty. The ‘Mo- heritage from all around the Robert Hall, DFC General adorned with special Ramadan tive measures set out by the au- government restrictions, kids banks, telecommunication sahraty Large Drum’ will be world, including paintings, Manager, said: “Every year dur- decorations. thorities, DFC has introduced below 16 years old are not al- kiosks and branches and vari- available for customers daily, wood cravings with Islamic ing the Holy Month of Rama- All the interactive installa- stringent health and safety lowed to enter the mall, and the ous retail shops were installed during the mall’s working patterns and Islamic rugs. The dan, we offer something special tions are opened to visitors dur- measures throughout the mall mall continues to operate with to help shoppers keep the re- hours, and will be located at booth will boast a TV screen for all Qatar community to en- ing the mall’s working hours. for its staff and visitors. overall capacity and parking quired physical distance as set the Entertainment Node on the playing documentary videos joy. This year, we would like to During the month of Rama- This includes a thorough spaces reduced to 30 percent. forth in the guidelines by the ground floor, nearT he Cheese- about Islamic crafts and trades invite all our customers to visit dan, between April 12 to April mall disinfection treatment on All food courts, restau- authorities. cake Factory restaurant. spanning different traditions. us and experience our special 24, the mall’s trading hours will a weekly basis, robust cleaning, rants and cafés are closed until Stores will provide sanitis- Furthermore, a special It will be located at the Atrium Ramadan spirit through sev- be from 10:00 to 15:00, and and sanitization operations further notice, with takeaway ers on entry and at cash points ‘Moon Watchers’ educational Node, near the West Court-1 eral unique cultural and educa- from 19:00 to 00:00, while the during mall trading hours, and delivery options still avail- to ensure the highest level of stand display will be exhibited entrance. tional displays, devised in a fun hypermarket will be open con- 225 hand sanitising stations able. Fitting rooms of all retail hygiene. World Tuesday, April 13, 2021 05 India overtakes Brazil as country ’s rebels claim attack on with second-largest Covid caseload Saudi oil refineries, Indian firm Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has requested emergency use authorisation for Russian vaccine Sputnik V. military posts dpa New Delhi An expert panel set up by dpa and devastated the coun- India’s drugs regulator on Sana’a try’s health facilities. India’s drugs regulator Monday recommended “In these six years Yem- looked set to approve a third granting emergency use Yemen’s Iran-linked enis have increasingly and coronavirus vaccine - Russia’s approval to Sputnik V Houthi rebels said on Mon- appallingly, lacked access Sputnik V - as cases continued day they attacked oil facili- to food and medicine; more to soar in the country, taking developed by Moscow’s ties and military positions than six years with no basic its total caseload past Brazil. Gamaleya Institute in Saudi Arabia using 15 services; with restriction of India reported 168,912 new drones and two ballistic movement in, around and cases on Monday, according to drugs recommended by its ex- missiles. out of the country; and over Health Ministry data, marking pert panels. The group targeted Sau- six years of the children of the sixth record rise in a week So far, Oxford University di Aramco’s refineries in the Yemen being deprived of and taking the total number of and AstraZeneca’s vaccine - coastal cities of Jeddah and schooling, and being de- cases to 13.5 million, second manufactured by India’s Se- Jubeil with 10 drones, ac- prived of their future. A only to that of United States. rum Institute under the name cording to a statement by generation has been lost,” The death count has been Covishield - and Bharat Bio- the Houthi military spokes- UN special envoy to Yem- rising steadily and now stands tech Limited’s Covaxin devel- man Yahya Sarea. en, Martin Griffiths, said at at 170,179, with 904 new oped in collaboration with the They also used five a press briefing alongside deaths reported on Monday. state-funded Indian Council drones and two ballistic German Foreign Minister The state of Maharashtra, of Medical Research - are two missiles to target sensitive Heiko Maas. the worst-hit in India, reported vaccines approved for India’s military positions in the Griffiths, who is in Berlin 63,294 new cases. It is strug- mass immunization pro- southern regions of Jazan for a meeting with Maas and gling with a shortage of venti- People register to get a dose of coronavirus vaccine in Mumbai on Monday. (AFP) gramme. and Khamis Mushait. US special envoy for Yemen lator-supported ICU beds and Indian pharmaceutical The Houthi offensive Tim Lenderking, said that “a oxygen cylinders, the NDTV Uttar Pradesh and the adjoin- judges would be operating Monday recommended grant- firm DrR eddy’s Laboratories started on Sunday evening negotiated political settle- news agency reported. ing national capital New Delhi, from home through videocon- ing emergency use approval Limited, which has partnered and lasted until Monday at ment that meets the aspira- Remdesivir, a drug used to which has reported 10,774 new ferencing as 44 of 90 staffers to Sputnik V developed by with the Russian Direct Invest- dawn, Sarea said. tions” of Yemenis is the only treat critical Covid-19 patients, cases since Sunday. tested on Sunday were positive Moscow’s Gamaleya Institute, ment Fund (RDIF) to carry out There was no immediate way to end the war. was also in short supply in the Both Maharashtra, which for Covid-19. a source associated with the third phase human bridging official comment in Riyadh. The UN has put forward state. India banned export of has the financial hub of Mum- Several Indian states have matter said. trials in India, had on February Saudi Arabia has been a plan to secure a nation- the drug on Sunday amid re- bai as its capital, and New Del- also flagged dwindling sup- The Drugs Controller Gen- 19 requested emergency use leading a military coalition wide ceasefire, reopen roads ports of hoarding and inflated hi are mulling state-wide lock- plies of coronavirus vaccines eral of India has to give the authorization for Sputnik V. fighting the Houthis since and allow free movement of prices. downs, NDTV reported citing and the approval of a third vac- vaccine formal approval before The RDIF has also entered 2015. civilians, commercial goods The highest spike in cases government sources. cine would be timely. the drug is introduced in In- agreements with five otherI n- In recent weeks, Saudi and humanitarian aid, se- after Maharashtra was re- The Supreme Court, which An expert panel set up dia’s vaccination programme. dian pharmaceutical firms for Arabia has been the target of cure the opening of Sana’a corded in the central state of is located in Delhi, said its by India’s drugs regulator on The DCGI routinely approves production of Sputnik. increasing drone and mis- airport to international and sile attacks by the Houthis. national flights, and ensure In March, Saudi Arabia the regular flow of fuel and offered a new peace initia- other commercial commod- tive to the Houthi rebels that ities through Hodeida ports, Huge crowds at India’s Kumbh festival as pandemic surges would include a ceasefire Griffiths said. supervised by the United Warring parties have dpa cedures were in place: People “We are trying to thin the Nations and the reopening been negotiating these is- New Delhi were being checked at borders crowds, but we do not wish to of Sana’a airport. sues for over a year. for Covid-negative test certifi- cause a stampede,” local police The Houthis dismissed “We are well aware of As India counted another cates. officialS K Gunjiyal was quoted the proposal as “not seri- their opinions, and we are record rise in coronavirus cases Pilgrims at the bathing as saying by NDTV news chan- ous.” Yemen has been roiled exerting every effort to on Monday, hundreds of thou- ghats - which are steps leading nel. by a devastating power bridge their differences,” sands of Hindu pilgrims joined to the river - were being regu- “To organize Kumbh is struggle between a Saudi- Griffiths said. I“ believe this a river-bathing ritual during lated and repeatedly asked to a challenge, but holding it backed government and the is a moment for decisions. the Kumbh festival in the hill wear masks and practise social in times of Covid-19 is still Houthis since late 2014. This is a moment for re- town of Haridwar. Naga Sadhus take a holy dip in the waters of the Ganges during the distancing. a bigger challenge owing to A few months later, sponsible leadership.” There were fears that the ongoing religious Kumbh Mela festival, in Haridwar on Monday. (AFP) Television images on ensuring Covid-appropriate Saudi Arabia formed a mili- “We hope together that month-long festival could turn Monday, one of the two major behaviour,” Sengar said. tary coalition to support the an agreement on all those into a super spreader event. smeared ascetics and gurus had taken a dip in the river, bathing dates this week, While many pilgrims are government and stop the humanitarian measures will The positivity rate of from across India thronged the an official at the police control showed tens of thousands of fastidiously following rules, Houthis who were advanc- create a conducive environ- random tests is rising at the bathing ghats of Haridwar on an room said. people - a majority of them others are blinded by faith. ing towards the temporary ment for the parties to move festival and as many as 300 auspicious “shahi snan” (main Officials in Haridwar said not wearing masks - crowd- “When you are by the side capital, Aden. swiftly to inclusive peace cases have been detected in bathing) day of the Kumbh the numbers are much lower ing against each other as they of Mother Ganges, what fear The conflict has pushed talks under the auspices of Haridwar over the past week, festival, billed as the largest than usual due to Covid-19 made their way into the river. can you possibly have? She is Yemen, already one of the the UN to sustainably and festival health officer Arjun religious gathering on Earth. restrictions but were huge Police were struggling to our mother. Why should we be Arab world’s poorest coun- comprehensively end the Singh Sengar told dpa. By evening on Monday, nonetheless. get them to maintain Covid-19 scared?” a pilgrim told one of tries, to the verge of famine conflict,” Griffiths added. The pilgrims led by ash- more than 2 million people Standard operating pro- protocols. the news channels.

Malaysia to use Sinovac vaccine as China says concerns ‘misinterpreted’ Israel behind attack on nuclear facility, says Iran dpa pen, he said. “Our revenge is the attack. 2,000 kilometres that could hit AEOI head Ali Akbar Salehi dpa tor of the Chinese Centre for Tehran that we will continue success- A spokesperson for the EU anywhere in Israel. described the incident as a “nu- Bangkok Disease Control and Preven- fully in both areas,” Iran’s chief diplomatic service, which is If the missiles were clear terrorist act,” but gave no tion, said over the weekend Iranian Foreign Minister diplomat said, according to chairing talks between the Iran equipped with nuclear war- details. Malaysia will adminis- that Sinovac gave a low level Mohammad Javad Zarif de- state news agency IRNA. deal’s parties, stressed that heads, Israel’s existence would The exact cause of the at- ter Sinovac on over-60s, the of protection, comments he scribed the cyberattack on the Hardliners in Tehran de- clarity surrounding the poten- be seriously threatened. tack and extent of the damage minister in charge of the coun- claimed on Monday were underground Natanz nuclear manded that President Hassan tial act of sabotage was needed. Tehran insists it has no nu- are still under investigation. try’s Covid-19 inoculation “misinterpreted,” according to facility as an act of terrorism Rowhani abandon the ongoing “Any attempt to derail clear warheads and will only But according to Foreign Min- programme said on Monday, Chinese state mouthpiece The and blamed Israel for it. talks in Vienna aimed at salvag- [these talks], to undermine use the missiles for a retaliato- ister Zarif, only the production describing the Chinese-made Global Times. The plant in central Iran ing the 2015 nuclear deal be- them has to be fully rejected,” ry strike. After the cyberattack line of older centrifuges were jab as “safe for the elderly.” Malaysia’s first vaccina- produces, among other things, tween Iran and world powers. spokesperson Peter Stano told on the Natanz nuclear facility damaged in the act of sabotage. Science Minister Khairy Ja- tion phase started in Febru- new centrifuges for uranium In an editorial in the Tasnim reporters in Brussels. on Sunday, as with a similar at- “Our facilities are full of newer maluddin said over-60s would ary and has seen hundreds enrichment. news agency they called for an All questions relating to tack at the same site last sum- centrifuges,” he said. be given either the Sino- of thousands of “front line” “The Zionists want to sabo- end of the meeting, which in- Iran’s nuclear programme mer, there were initially differ- Among other things, the vac or the Pfizer/BioNTech workers such as doctors and tage Iran’s nuclear achieve- cludes indirect talks between need to be resolved using dip- ent statements. Natanz plant produces a new jabs when the second phase of police vaccinated, with Health ments and the nuclear nego- Iranian and US negotiators. lomatic means, he added. The Iranian Atomic Energy generation of centrifuges that Malaysia’s vaccination drive Minister Adham Baba on Sun- tiations [in Vienna] with these Israel, which rarely com- Israel considers Iran’s Organization (AEOI) initially will allow Iran to speed up starts in a week’s time. day announcing that over half terrorist operations,” Zarif told ments on secret operations nuclear programme a seri- spoke of a harmless power fail- and increase the uranium en- The announcement a million first doses had been parliament on Monday. abroad, has not confirmed or ous threat because Iran has ure in one of the workshops richment process - currently came after Gao Fu, the direc- administered. Neither, however, will hap- denied any responsibility for missiles with a range of up to outside the plant. But then at 20 percent.

Protests in Pak after Islamist leader arrested Philippines, US

dpa do in 2015, causing protests. resume annual Islamabad Anti-France protests erupted in some parts of the military exercise Police in Pakistan on Mon- Muslim world once more last day arrested leader of an in- year after French President dpa fluentialI slamic group after defended Manila he demanded the government the right to publish cartoons, expel the French ambassador including those deemed offen- Troops from the Philippines and over depictions of the Mus- sive, in late October. United States on Monday kicked lim prophet Mohammed dis- Macron’s comments came off a major annual bilateral training played in France last year. after a school teacher was exercise that was cancelled last year Saad Rizvi, head of far A policeman throws a stone towards supporters of Tehreek-e-Labbaik killed by an Islamist for show- due to the coronavirus pandemic. right Tehreek-e-Labaik Paki- Pakistan during a protest in Lahore on Monday. (AFP) ing caricatures of Mohammed, The Balikatan (or shoulder-to- stan (TLP) that supports the originally published in Char- shoulder) exercises opened with a country’s controversial blas- capital Islamabad, in protests Lahore, Karachi and Rawal- lie Hebdo, during a lesson on simple ceremony at the Philippines’ phemy laws, was arrested in against the cartoons. pindi, blocking roads and put- freedom of expression. military headquarters. The joint the city of Lahore, police offi- Rizvi, who became the ting vehicles and shops on fire. Any depiction of Moham- training came as Manila and Wash- cial Ahmed Ali said. His arrest group’s leader after the sud- Protesters have blocked med is forbidden in Islam and ington are stepping up cooperation triggered violent protests by den death of his father in No- the highway that links La- is deemed offensive by Mus- amid concern over Chinese ships his supporters. vember, on Sunday threatened hore with Islamabad and were lims. Pakistan’s Prime Minis- stationed in the Whitsun Reef in the The government prom- to hold protests renewed pro- clashing with police at several ter Imran Khan had said “the disputed South China Sea. Armed ised to discuss the expulsion tests if the French envoy was places, official Niaz Ali said. rising tides of Islamophobia” in Forces chief Cirilito Sobejana said in November when thousands not expelled by April 20. The caricatures were first Europe and ridicule of prophet this year’s Balikatan involves only of TLP activists blocked one Thousands of TLP activists published in the satirical Mohammed bred extremism 1,700 troops - 700 from the US and of the major entrances into fanned out in the streets across French magazine Charlie Heb- among Muslim youths. 1,000 from the Philippines. 06 Tuesday, April 13, 2021

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Biden Is Right To Resume Aid To No Shot, No Service: The Palestinians he Biden administration’s decision to provide Why Vaccine ‘Passports’ hundreds of millions dollars in aid to the Pales- Ttinian people is doubly welcome. It offers relief to a population plagued by poverty and lack of op- portunity, and it heralds a reversal of the Trump administration’s unbalanced approach to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. Are A Good Idea Secretary of State Antony J Blinken said the aid would consist of $75 million in economic and devel- opment assistance in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Until coronavirus disappears, the vaccine passport is here to stay. It’s not personal. $10 million for peace-building efforts through the US Agency for International Development and $150 It’s not even political. It’s just business. million in humanitarian assistance for the UN Relief and Works Agency that Doyle McManus But the joke’s on them. President Joe serves Palestinian refu- Biden, whatever his views on Revelation, gees and their descend- has walked conspicuously away from this ants throughout the Mid- fter a year of angry battles over fight. dle East. lockdowns, mask mandates and “It’s not the role of the federal gov- The Trump adminis- vaccinations, a new front has ernment to hold this data,” his Food and tration stopped contribu- opened in the coronavirus culture Drug Administration chief said last week. tions to the agency after war: vaccine “passports.” “We view this as something that the pri- Trump tweeted: “We pay AIf you travel overseas this summer, vate sector is doing.” the Palestinians HUN- European countries will demand a docu- And that’s why the GOP resistance to DREDS OF MILLIONS ment proving you’ve been vaccinated or the vaccine passport, while it may please OF DOLLARS a year and have tested negative. Closer to home, Ha- culture-war militants, will prove futile. get no appreciation or waii is moving toward a similar require- The drive for vaccine certificates isn’t respect.” And for years ment for travelers from the mainland a matter of government overreach by previously there has been who want to avoid quarantine. At least out-of-control Democrats; it’s a product bipartisan criticism of the Antony J Blinken. one big cruise line, Norwegian, has an- of the free-enterprise system. It’s being relief organization, particu- nounced that it will require vaccinations pushed by private businesses that want larly relating to textbooks in its schools that deny the of all passengers and crew. to assure their customers and employees existence of Israel. The San Francisco Giants, New York that it’s safe to come back. But such concerns never justified cutting off hu- Yankees and New York Mets all demand Is it any wonder that a cruise line, for manitarian aid to desperate people. Nor did Trump’s proof of vaccination or testing to enter example, would decide that having pas- withdrawal of support improve the prospects for their ballparks. The Miami Heat, a bas- sengers die of COVID-19 aboard its ships peace between Israel and the Palestinians. By con- ketball franchise, lets vaccinated patrons might damage its reputation? trast, as Blinken noted, aid to the Palestinians “sup- sit in a special section free from the an- The authorities demanding to see ports Israeli-Palestinian understanding, security co- noying strictures of social distancing. your papers aren’t jackbooted agents ordination and stability.” It’s beginning to look like a trend. Be- answer to a practical problem: How can And there’s an equity issue: What of the Biden regime. They’re foreign The restoration of aid also confirms that, unlike fore long, concert venues, movie theaters we restart activities that involve large about those who don’t have access to the governments, international airlines, the Trump administration, the Biden administration and restaurants may routinely ask to see numbers of people without fueling the vaccine? professional sports franchises, schools sees the urgency of persuading the two sides to ne- your papers. pandemic? “But that’s a criticism of the vaccina- and colleges — and soon, perhaps, your gotiate a solution in which Israel and a Palestinian And that has sparked fury from the Requiring proof of vaccination is tion program, not the passport,” Arthur neighborhood restaurant. state would peacefully coexist. populist, libertarian and conspiratorial nothing new. All 50 states require chil- Caplan, a medical ethicist at New York Give Greene credit for figuring that The Trump administration gave lip service to that wings of the Republican Party. dren to be vaccinated against several University, told me. “If everyone who out. After blaming Biden, she said the real idea and even released a proposed map of how the Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who may diseases before entering school, with wants a vaccination gets one by July 4, problem was “corporate communism.” region should be divided (heavily favoring Israel). It be running for president, denounced vac- medical and, in most states (but not that problem goes away.” To her and other new-wave populists, preferred, however, to focus on diplomacy that led cine passports as “completely unaccepta- California), religious exemptions. More In any case, none of those small-bore the private businesses pushing vaccine to agreements between Israel and some Arab states, ble” and signed an executive order ban- than a dozen countries require incoming objections explain the ferocity of the out- certificates are just as tyrannical as the including the . Although those ning private businesses from requiring travelers to present a certificate showing cry from conservative culture warriors. Coca-Cola Co. and other firms that re- agreements were a real accomplishment, they did customers to present them. Texas Gov. that they’ve been vaccinated against yel- Caplan offered one plausible inter- fused to remain silent in the face of voter little to advance what Trump once called the “ulti- Greg Abbott, another ambitious conserv- low fever. pretation. “This is just another version suppression in Georgia. mate deal” — a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian ative, scurried to catch up, prohibiting Yes, there are practical challenges. A of the fight over ‘Do I have to get vacci- This new version of the COVID-19 conflict. state payments to any firm that requires vaccine certificate needs to protect the nated?’” he said. “It’s not only about the resistance movement probably has some Blinken said the aid to Palestinians would be pro- proof of vaccination. privacy of your health records — but that passport; it’s about the vaccination. The time to run. Anti-vaccine militants and vided “consistent with U.S. law,” and a State Depart- Conservative legislators in a dozen shouldn’t be too hard. All the “passport” same people were opposed to masks.” libertarians will feel insulted if they are ment spokesman pointed out that aid would be ad- states have followed suit. In Sacramento, needs to know is the answer to a single Some of it sounded like a reflexive barred from a cruise ship, turned away ministered through “trusted independent partners California, Assemblyman Kevin Kiley of yes-or-no question: Have you been vacci- lunge by politicians toward something from a concert or stuck in the pandemic on the ground” rather than “government or de facto Rocklin, a conservative firebrand, vowed nated or otherwise met the requirements new they could blame on their oppo- seating section at a sports event. Ticket government authorities.” But a group of Republican to “stop the madness of vaccine passports of the site you want to enter? nents. takers, bouncers and security guards will senators led by Ted Cruz of Texas is demanding that before it starts.” If you’re a user of Facebook, Amazon Sen. Rand Paul, the libertarian from get the brunt of their anger, just as they the new aid be paused until the Agency for Interna- Some of the resistance is understand- or Uber, you’ve already given those com- Kentucky, wrote that the passport was did when mask mandates were new. tional Development ensures that none of the funds able. Nobody enjoys showing an identi- panies far more data than that. part of a general “power grab” by Demo- But until the coronavirus disappears, will go to the Palestinian Authority or Hamas. fication card, although even before the A vaccine certificate needs to be crats. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the the vaccine passport is here to stay. It’s The aid should certainly be administered careful- pandemic we all did it at airports, liquor fraud-proof; already, counterfeit vaccina- QAnon-friendly congresswoman from not personal. It’s not even political. It’s ly, and Congress must exercise legitimate oversight. stores, government buildings, doctors’ tion cards are being sold on the internet. Georgia, said the vaccine certificate is just business. But there is no reason for the Biden administration offices and even, depending on how you But most of us carry several identification “Biden’s mark of the beast,” like the de- to hesitate in reversing a policy that was not only bought your ticket, concert venues. and credit cards — fraud is a challenge, monic identifier in the NewT estament’s (Doyle McManus wrote this foolish but also cruel. But a vaccine certificate is a sensible not a deal breaker. Book of Revelation. piece for the Los Angeles Times) What Stranded Ever Given Showed Us About Globalisation Elizabeth Shackelford Most Americans don’t realize that to scrutinize how military spend- more promising approach to com- we have underinvested in the very ing delivers for our people. At over bating China’s rising influence than tools that would help us survive $700 billion a year, the military any amount of military hardware. he Ever Given had been stuck them better. budget still accounts for over half of It could reinforce our economic se- in Suez sand for nearly a week Thanks to globalization, the our nation’s discretionary budget, curity while also strengthening the when my neighbor asked if we world is full of opportunity, but also exceeding federal spending on edu- position of democracy in a world were sure the giant container threats that cannot be overcome by cation, health, transportation, civil- where autocracy is a growing threat. ship hadn’t been sabotaged. It military might. Global events have ian foreign affairs, and science and Enhancing these partnerships Tseemed too globally consequential serious impacts on our democratic technology combined. This dispar- in nonmilitary areas requires en- to have been caused by accident, institutions, economy and health. ity has left us playing catch-up in hancing our civilian foreign affairs he thought. That it was ultimately We are vulnerable to extreme areas that affect American citizens capabilities. This is particularly im- freed by a lucky alignment of sun weather, environmental damage, every day. portant after an administration that and moon didn’t instill confidence disease and cyberattacks. Even the While investing at home is es- took pains to undermine the role of in the global order on which we all hostile threats we face today are sential, America shouldn’t seek to diplomacy and development. rely. unlikely to be defeated by the tradi- thrive in the face of what America American families overcome global inoculate itself from global mis- These tools are how we engage My neighbour is neither con- tional military capabilities we prize. cannot control. challenges but will help democra- haps alone. We work with our al- on everything from international spiracy theorist nor foreign policy Just consider Russia’s hacking of Americans can better navigate cies across the world do the same. lies on joint military capabilities. trade and treaties to democracy expert. He’s a carpenter, and he had U.S. federal agencies and its wide- globalization’s challenges if we President Joe Biden’s infra- We could work closer with them promotion and global health, but a point. Who could blame ordinary spread COVID-19 disinformation reassess our understanding of na- structure proposal, which he calls in joint economic capabilities as their budget is only 7% of what we Americans for assuming that, when campaign last year. tional security risks and apply our the American Jobs Plan, takes on well. President Biden’s plan to re- spend on military defense. If we something bad happens on this While our military has been resources accordingly. the need to invest in our economic build our alliances can reinforce prioritized civilian foreign affairs scale, it must have been an attack? fighting a global war on terror and To do this, two areas should be resilience at home by focusing on this effort. Biden’s executive order and resourced it better, we could A similar sentiment fed ru- countering China’s aggression in prioritized. both physical and human infra- to review supply chain vulnerabili- help each other not only in ad- mours last year that the corona- the South China Sea, our citizens First, we need to invest in structure. It will invest in research ties provides an opportunity to ad- dressing global risks, such as dis- virus was an intentional Chinese fight disinformation, global price America’s economic resilience, so and development, workforce de- dress these risks with help from our information and cyberattacks, but ploy. Americans are conditioned fluctuations, access to imported Americans can compete with work- velopment and manufacturing, all friends. Such an approach would also in finding domestic solutions to imagine threats as hostile and medicines and jobs moved over- ers, technology and entrepreneurs necessary to level the global playing combine our economic interests for challenges that we all share at believe a big military will keep us seas. Investments in our domestic worldwide. This same resilience field on which we compete. with our commitment to democ- home. safe. Our armed forces stand ready capacity to face these challenges will help Americans safely weather Many have balked at the $2.3 racy by building economic partner- A military defense can’t insulate for a conventional fight. But as this have dropped. Education access global disruptions. trillion price tag, but Americans ships with allies we can trust. us from the risks of globalization, past year demonstrated, we are not and quality have declined while Second, we must work closer spent nearly as much on the Iraq Our values are our compara- but reliable partners along with a nearly as prepared to respond to the health care costs and inequity have with our allies to address nonmili- War with nothing to show for it. tive advantage over authoritarian more competitive domestic econo- unconventional threats that emerge risen. Our communities lack the tary threats together. These two ini- We are quick to scrutinize spend- China. Working economically with my can. It’s time we started invest- in our deeply intertwined world. resilience and skills they need to tiatives combined will not only help ing on ourselves but far less likely allies who share these values is a ing more in both.

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News Russia warns countries in brief Turkish doctors alarmed by third coronavirus wave not to sell arms to Ukraine Istanbul The Turkish Medical Association (TBB) has warned that the country’s health system faces the risk of running out of dpa capacity in the face of rapidly rising new coronavirus infections. Kiev/Moscow “Our hospitals are overcrowded with Covid-19 patients,” TBB head Sebnem Korur Fincanci said on Monday. Even the Moscow is warning coun- additional wards set up are not enough to meet the demand. tries not to supply weapons to “There is no more room in the intensive care units,” she said. Kiev, amid an escalation in the Staff in the health system are overwhelmed, she added. conflict in eastern Ukraine. Turkey’s Health Ministry puts the number of occupied inten- “We urge all responsible sive care beds in the country at around 67 per cent. countries that we communi- New coronavirus infections in Turkey rose to more than cate with - and Turkey is one of 50,000 cases a day last week, the highest level since the pan- them - that we strongly recom- demic began. According to Health Minister Fahrettin Koca, about mend they analyze the situa- 40 per cent of the infections are in Istanbul. There, almost 600 tion and the Kiev regime’s con- cases per 100,000 inhabitants were reported in one week. (dpa) stant belligerent statements, and we also warn them against encouraging these militaristic Sharp fall in new Covid-19 deaths, aspirations,” Russian Foreign cases in US Minister Sergei Lavrov was Washington A drastic fall in new Covid-19 cases and deaths quoted as saying Monday in was reported in the United States on Sunday. Egypt by the Itar-TASS news With just 296 Covid-19-related fatalities, the US total agency. increased to 562,066, according to the latest data from Johns The warning comes against Hopkins University. a background of Turkey deliv- This is less than one third of the 7-day average of ering combat drones, for which 993.48147 new cases were reported in the same period, tak- Ukraine had signed a contract ing the national total to 31,197,872. in 2019. Between 60,000 and 80,000 cases were being reported Half a dozen have already A Ukrainian serviceman patrols near the frontline with Russia-backed separatists near small city of Marinka, Donetsk region on Monday. (AFP) every day during last week. New York led all states in both been delivered, according to Covid-19 metrics. The seriously affected state reported 6,577 media reports. despite a ceasefire. new cases and 83 deaths at the weekend. According to the Defence Russian space agency eyes toughening US sanctions with unease On Monday, the Ukrainian California recorded 81 deaths and 3,871 cases. The US Ministry in Kiev, further army again reported the death Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on contracts for the delivery of of a government soldier. Sunday that 237,796,105 vaccine doses were delivered and combat drones, including am- Moscow Sanctions levied by million euros (166.8 million sanctions.” On top of the The European Union said 187,047,131 doses were administered in the country. (dpa) munition as well as for the con- the US on Russia because of dollars), said Ovchinnikov, who sanctions because of Russia’s it was following Russian troop struction of patrol boats, were its support for Ukrainian sepa- is in charge of Roskosmos’ Ukraine policies, the US De- movements near the Ukrain- France opens up Covid-19 vaccinations concluded in December. ratists are starting to make life finances. fence Ministry is also on record ian border and on the Crimean Lavrov also criticized the hard for Russia’s space indus- “This means a significant saying that it does not want to Peninsula with great concern. to people over 55 deployment of US warships to try, an official told theI nterfax economic loss for NPO Energo- use Russian rockets any more The EU called on the Rus- P aris France is opening up its Covid-19 vaccination campaign to the Black Sea, saying the ques- news agency on Monday. mash,” he said. for launching satellites. sian authorities to refrain from people over 55: As of Monday, they can receive the vaccine from tion remains unanswered as For example, NPO Ener- The business of lifting US sanctions were extend- any steps that would lead to AstraZeneca or Johnson & Johnson, Health Minister Olivier Ve- to what the US wanted there, gomash, which makes rocket satellites into orbit is also see- ed last year to include Russian further tensions, a spokesper- ran announced in the Sunday newspaper Journal du Dimanche. thousands of kilometres away engines, has seen its revenues ing problems, said Roskosmos company Progress RSC and a son for EU foreign affairs chief France is to receive 200,000 doses of the vaccine from from its own territory. Ac- decline by a third because its boss Dmitry Rogosin in com- research institute for machine Josep Borrell said. Johnson & Johnson on Monday with a one-week head start, ac- cording to Turkey, the US had sales to the US have col- ments to TASS. construction, both of which A renewed escalation of the cording to the announcement. given notice of passage of war- lapsed, said Maxim Ovchinnik- “I know of multiple situ- belong to Roskosmos. Rogosin conflict would be unacceptable France’s top health authority already recommends the vac- ships through the Black Sea ov the deputy general director ations in which clients would says such measures pre- from the EU’s point of view. cination with AstraZeneca only for people over 55 years of age straits by May 4. of Roskosmos, Russia’s space have preferred to use our rock- sent hurdles to international The spokesperson also after the short-lived pause in administering the vaccination in Amid the seven-year agency. ets, but had to say no because cooperation on space projects. called on Russia to step up ef- mid-March due to cases of blood clots. conflict, reports of Russian That’s a loss of about 141 of the disastrous American (dpa) forts to implement the 2015 To push the vaccination campaign further, the interval troop movements towards peace plan. The EU welcomed between the first and second vaccination for the Moderna and the Ukrainian border have the efforts being made by Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines is also to be extended: Instead of recently caused international Donetsk regions along the fighters since 2014. been killed since then. Since Ukraine and its president, four weeks, the second dose will now be administered after six concern. Russian border have been un- According to UN estimates, the beginning of this year, 50 Volodymyr Selenskyj, in this weeks. (dpa) Parts of the Luhansk and der the control of pro-Moscow more than 13,000 people have fatalities had been reported regard.

Syrian military may have dropped One dead after shots fired outside Paris hospital chlorine bomb dpa south-west of the capital. Cloud. It is also currently home P aris The victim who died was a According to initial infor- to a vaccination centre against on town in 2018, man and the injured mation, the victim who died Covid-19. says OPCW One person was killed and woman was a member of was a man and the injured “I heard a bang, and I saw another injured when gunfire the security staff woman was a member of the a guy in a hood firing a bullet, dpa erupted outside a hospital in security staff. She is said to and I saw a guy on the ground,” Beirut Paris on Monday, police told have been seriously wounded. BFM TV quoted the manager of dpa. a terrorist attack or an attack According to the mayor, a restaurant located across the Investigators appoint- Prosecutors are investigat- on the Covid-19 vaccination the victim was targeted several street from the scene as saying. ed by the Organisation for ing the case as murder and at- centre, which was also located times by the perpetrator. The The attacker shot at the vic- the Prohibition of Chemical tempted murder. The shooter there, said Francis Szpiner, the woman was probably hit by a tim at close range, then got on Weapons (OPCW) believe was still on the run by the late borough’s mayor. stray bullet. The suspect fled on his vehicle and drove away, he the Syrian military dropped afternoon. The incident took place in a scooter or motorbike. said. TV pictures showed that a chlorine bomb in 2018 on a French police forensic investigators search for evidence near the It was assumed to be some front of the Henry Dunant hos- The geriatric hospital is lo- the area around the hospital residential rebel-held area in Henry Dunant private hospital in Paris on Monday. (AFP) kind of settling of accounts, not pital in the 16th district in the cated near the Porte de Saint- was cordoned off. north-west , the chemi- cal weapons watchdog said on Monday. “The report reached the conclusion that there are rea- Aung San Suu Kyi sonable grounds to believe Princes William and Harry pay tribute that, at approximately 21:22 on 4 February 2018, a military demands in-person helicopter of the Syrian Arab to their grandfather Prince Philip Air Force under the control meeting with her lawyers of the Tiger Forces hit eastern dpa times and the hardest days. Saraqib by dropping at least London “My grandfather was an dpa one cylinder,” it said. extraordinary man and part of Yangon The report added that the Princes William and Harry, an extraordinary generation ... cylinder ruptured and released along with senior politicians I will miss my grandpa, but I Myanmar’s detained head chlorine over a large area, af- including the British prime know he would want us to get of government Aung San Suu fecting 12 named individuals. minister, paid tribute to Prince on with the job,” he added. Kyi, who was ousted by the This is the second report Philip on Monday, as prepa- It is thought that Prince military, has again demanded released by the OPCW Inves- rations were under way for Harry has arrived back in Eng- a face-to-face meeting with tigation and Identification his funeral on the grounds of land from the United States her lawyers at a court hearing Team, which is responsible for Windsor Castle this coming ahead of the funeral. held online. identifying the perpetrators of weekend. He was spotted on a British So far, the judiciary has re- the use of chemical weapons in Prince Harry chose a more Airways flight from Los Ange- fused. Syria. light-hearted message while les which arrived at Heathrow President Win Myint, who In the first report released his brother and heir to the on Sunday afternoon, the was also taken into custody last year, investigators fo- throne Prince William called British newspaper The Sun in the wake of the February 1 cused on incidents in the then their grandfather, who died reported. military coup, had made the A video footage shows Min Min rebel-controlled city of Ltame- last Friday at the age of 99 after He will be able to attend same demand, according to Soe, lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi nah in March 2017. It stated over seven decades of mar- the funeral on “compassionate (File photo) Britain’s Princess Anne, Princess Royal sitting with her Min Min Soe, a lawyer on Suu in Naypyidaw on Monday. (afp) that there were “reasonable riage to Queen Elizabeth II, an grounds” under government father Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. (afp) Kyi’s defence team. grounds” to believe that the “extraordinary” man. guidance despite strict quaran- “We were able to see them with radio equipment found in Syrian air force had used sa- “He will be remembered as tine rules in place which could British Prime Minister Bo- environment, to millions of both at the trial via video link, her house. rin and chlorine as a chemical the longest reigning consort to have prevented him from going. ris Johnson announced at the people young around the world and they looked healthy,” the Most recently, the mili- weapon. the , a decorated ser- Prince Harry will have to re- weekend he would be giving up and to countless other causes, lawyer said. Exactly where Suu tary junta brought a case for There has been no imme- viceman, a prince and a duke,” main in quarantine on the other his space at the funeral so that he gave us all a model of Kyi and Win Myint are being an alleged violation of a state diate comment from Syria on Harry, 36, said. days. His wife, Meghan, duchess another family member would selflessness, of putting others held remains unclear. secrets law that dates back to Monday’s report. “But to me, like many of of Sussex, will not be attending be able to attend. before ourselves,” he said. Another charge of violat- colonial times. The Syrian government you who have lost a loved the event due to her pregnancy On Monday, lawmakers “He made this country ing Covid-19 restrictions has The charge carries a prison and its main backer, Russia, one or grandparent over the with their second child. gathered for a special parlia- a better place, and for that also been brought against the sentence of up to 14 years. The have consistently rejected the pain of this past year, he was The funeral for Philip will ment session at the House of he will be remembered with Nobel Peace Prize laureate, most serious charge so far is use of chemical weapons. my grandpa: master of the be held on Saturday afternoon Commons to pay tribute to gratitude and with fondness for Min Min Soe said, but exact that of “incitement to sedi- The Syrian government barbecue, legend of banter, in Windsor. Philip, who held the title of generations to come.” details remained unclear. Suu tion.” At the end of March, Suu agreed in 2013 to give up its and cheeky right ‘til the end.” Due to coronavirus restric- duke of Edinburgh. Opposition leader Keir Kyi faces already one case in Kyi was allowed to speak brief- chemical weapons in a Rus- William, 38, said in a separate tions in place, only 30 people Dressed in black, they held Starmer followed, and said: connection with these regula- ly with Min Min Soe via video sian-brokered deal, after hun- statement: “I feel lucky to have are allowed to attend the a minute’s silence before John- “Britain will not be the same tions. link. Since the coup, however, dreds of people were killed in not just had his example to funeral. Members of the public son gave his speech. in his absence. For most of The judiciary accuses the she has had no personal access an alleged poison gas attack guide me, but his enduring have been urged not to gather “By his unstinting service us, there’s never been a time 75-year-old of several offenc- to her defence lawyers. on a rebel-held suburb of Da- presence well into my own at the ceremony by police and to The Queen, the Common- where the duke of Edinburgh es, including violations of for- The next hearing is sched- mascus. adult life - both through good the British government. wealth, the armed forces, the was not present. eign trade laws in connection uled for April, her lawyer said. Qatar-Turkmenistan meeting explores new avenues page 10

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33,736.61 10,501.15 47883.38 1,731.40 -63.99 pts -62.39 pts -1707.94 pts Gold -0.77 % 10 startups join Qatar SportsTech Dow QE sensex accelerator programme page 10 Price percentage Price percentage 24.83 Brent 63.28 +0.52 % WTI 59.71 +0.66 % Silver -1.95 % Commercial Bank QFB posts net profit of taps Swiss Franc bond market for QR20.6 million in Q1 fifth time in 3 years Tribune News Network Doha Tribune News Network QFB EGM Doha Qatar First Bank (QFB), the first in- dependent Shari’ah compliant bank Commercial Bank has authorised by the QFC Regulatory Au- approves successfully re-accessed the thority (QFCRA) and a listed entity on CHF bond market with a the Qatar Stock Exchange, on Monday CHF150 million benchmark announced that the bank has achieved all items on transaction, bringing its total a net profit attributable to sharehold- take out from the market to ers of QR20.6 million, compared to agenda CHF 335 million in less than a loss of QR191.6 million during the six months. same period in 2020. Tribune News Network The transaction marked Qatar First Bank has also achieved Doha the Bank’s fifth offering in the significant gains from disposal of eq- CHF market since its return uity valued at QR66.9 million resulting Qatar First Bank will continue in 2018 with the largest CHF from the income of the sale of products implementing its business strat- bond issuance from the MENA CHF150 mn and private equity investment exits egy with further commitment to region. This brings total issu- ● The CHF150 million being the main drivers of these gains, improving its overall performance, ance volume to CHF 920 mil- mainly exiting investments in CMRC balance sheet and liquidity posi- lion in the last three years. benchmark transaction- Limited in the first quarter of 2021. tion through the ongoing financial By targeting a 3-year tenor, brings total issuance QFB has also increased its other year, the bank’s chairman said on Commercial Bank catered to volume to CHF 920 million income sources by 355 percent, achiev- Monday. pent-up investor demand for in the last three years. ing QR7.7 million for the period ended Addressing the bank’s extraor- short-dated bonds with a posi- ● March 31, 2021, compared to QR1.7 dinary general assembly meeting tive yield. The deal witnessed The deal witnessed million for the same period last year. (EGM) held virtually via Zoom, strong uptake from Swiss in- strong uptake from Swiss In the first quarter of 2021, and QFB Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin stitutional investors, with 85 institutional investors, thanks to its rigorous internal control Thani Al Thani said, “Qatar First percent of the deal being al- with 85 percent of the on expenditure and rationalisation of Bank is better equipped to navi- located to fixed income asset deal being allocated to expenses, Qatar First Bank was success- gate the business challenges in managers and the remainder fixed income asset ful in reducing its total expenses at a light of the gradual economic re- to pension funds, insurance managers percentage of 45 percent, bringing costs covery across the globe and the companies and private bank- down to QR22.7 million during the first ongoing business implications of ing/retail clients. quarter 2021 compared to QR41.75 mil- the COVID-19 pandemic in Qa- This latest deal is a great deal in advance of pricing. lion for the same period last year. tar and around the world. We will result for Commercial Bank, Tapping international The bank managed to increase its certainly be successful in surpass- demonstrating its financial bond markets for funding con- stable income sources from its Sukuk ing all these potential challenges strength and the confidence tinues to be an important part investments of QR2.5 million for the while increasing our operational the bank has earned from of Commercial Bank’s normal period ended March 31, 2021, com- efficiency,rationalizing our expen- debt and equity investors. This business operations, and by is- pared to QR1.4 million for the same ditures, and working towards ce- was further evidenced by the suing in non-USD currencies period last year. Earnings per share menting our position as the lead- quick-to-market execution of such as CHF, the bank is able became positive at QR0.029 for the pe- ing Shari’ah-compliant investment the issuance without the need to diversify its funding sources riod ended March 31, 2021, compared bank in Qatar.” to conduct any investor road- and lock-in attractive yields for to a loss per share of QR0.274 for the The EGM discussed and ap- show to actively market the long-term funding. same period last year. proved all items on its agenda, Commenting on the results, QFB including the amended Articles Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al of Association, in addition to au- Thani said, “We are delighted with the The QFB headquarters in Doha. thorising the chairman to sign performance of our bank during the the approved amended Articles of Qatar takes part GCC customs meet first quarter of the ongoing financial cluded the first quarter of 2021 with a During the first quarter of 2021, Association to facilitate the reg- year, and for concluding two consecu- stronger balance sheet, and more di- QFB also announced the completion istration of the amended Articles QNA law of the GCC countries, tive profitable quarters within a global versified investment portfolio thanks of a series of successful transactions in of Association with the relevant Doha the settlement and transfer business atmosphere marked by un- to our adaptive business strategy the local, regional, and global markets. regulation authorities, including of customs duties, and the certainty in light of the COVID-19 which is continuously making us ready The Bank has announced its successful but not limited to Qatar Financial Qatar participated in the feasibility study of joining pandemic.” to navigate potential operational chal- exit from its investment in the Middle Centre (QFC), Qatar Financial 25th meeting of the Gulf Co- the GCC countries to some “QFB’s strategic vision has proven lenges in lights of a global pandemic.” East; CMRC Limited. Markets Authority (QFMA), and operation Council’s Customs customs agreements emanat- its efficiency in being adaptive to all “We are happy to conclude the QFB has also completed the ac- Qatar Central Securities Deposi- Union held on Monday via ing from the World Customs circumstances, and I would like to re- first quarter with a remarkable reduc- quisition of Waterway Plaza I, a class tory (QCSD). video conference. General Organisation. iterate our commitment to achieving tion in expenses, a greater presence in A+ office tower spanning more than The EGM also discussed and Authority of Customs (GAC) They discussed the pro- a leading position in the local market global markets, namely the USA, while 223,0000 square foot located in subur- approved the bank’s updated Cor- Chairman Ahmed bin Abdul- posal of Qatar regarding the and beyond, and to continuously being gradually reducing our dependence on ban Houston, Texas, USA as the bank’s porate Governance Manual. lah Al Jamal and several GAC introduction of a sub-item the trusted Shari’ah compliant bank limited markets and industries and de- first acquisition in the US for this finan- QFB board members, share- department directors repre- related to the Khat plant in and investment partner in Qatar and tecting more profitable investment op- cial year, in addition to acquiring Lulu holders, and members of the sented Qatar at the meeting. the unified Gulf customs tariff region,” Sheikh Faisal said. portunities to guarantee our sustain- Messila hypermarket building as part bank’s senior management team The meeting followed-up schedule, to tighten customs QFB Acting CEO Abdulrahman To- able growth in line with QFB’s vision of its intention to establish a strong lo- were present on the occasion. the latest developments re- control over the smuggling of tonji said, “QFB has successfully con- and business objectives,” Totonji said. cal presence in the Qatari Market. lated to the unified customs such prohibited materials.

Oil price rise, vaccination drive to boost Qatar’s growth: Experts

Tribune News Network COVID19 has provided great taxes, she said. Doha lessons for humanity. Sharp recovery expected She expects oil to be in He highlighted the good the range of $55-$65 a barrel Rise in crude oil prices, good progress Qatar is making ● Doha Bank Group CEO R Seetharaman highlighted the with production cuts by OPEC progress in vaccination drive with its vaccine drive amidst good progress Qatar is making with its vaccine drive at one end and a potential in- and constructive geopolitics the surge in COVID-19 and amidst the surge in COVID-19 and remained cautiously crease in supply at the other bode well for Qatar’s econom- remained cautiously optimis- optimistic about the outlook for the global economy keeping prices range-bound. ic growth, economic experts tic about the outlook for the Yadav was bullish on GCC as a taking part in Doha Bank’s global economy. ● JP Morgan economisr predicted a sharp global economic whole and Qatar in particular. webinar have said. “According to IMF April recovery, one not seen perhaps in the last 50 years “Qatar is well-positioned Doha Bank hosted a vir- 2021, the global economy is globally with Google, Micro- tual client conference enti- projected to grow at 6 percent soft and Oracle having pres- tled ‘Impact of oil prices and in 2021, moderating to 4.4 He predicted a sharp eco- expected to reach 1.8 percent ence in the country,” she said. changing regional dynamics’ percent in 2022. Advanced nomic recovery and a global to 1.9 percent by end of this Yadav said, “GCC is a recently with distinguished economies expected to grow rebound, one not seen per- year,” he said. great investment destination speakers such as JP Morgan by 5.1 percent in 2021 and 3.6 haps in the last 50 years, with Cebeci said that oil prices with tax free zones, trade pro- Turkey and Middle East Re- percent in 2022 respectively. a lot of global growth recovery will be between $60 and $70 motion agencies, favourable gion Economist Yarkin Cebeci The emerging and developing coming from emerging econo- per barrel in the coming years. corporate taxes and continu- and Global Credit Advisory economies expected to grow mies, especially China. Yadav spoke on a wide ous improvement in ease of CEO Anita Yadav. Doha Bank by 6.7percent in 2021 and 5 “The emerging econo- range of topics ranging from doing business rankings.” CEO R Seetharman was the percent in 2022 respectively,” mies are solving current ac- the US economy, oil prices, Gudni Stiholt, the chief moderator for the event. The he said. count issues and their fiscal US bond yields, reforms in the treasury and investments of- virtual event was attended Cebeci spoke about the performance is getting bet- region, the influence of OPEC ficer for Doha Bank, thanked by a large number of Doha impact of COVID-19 on the ter,” he said. and the importance of Qatar the speakers who had joined Bank’s corporate customers. economy and the severity of “The US Federal Reserve in the region. in from different parts of the Seetharman spoke about the recession it has caused, is not expected to hike inter- US will focus on its econ- world and shared their views the global economy, the ev- making it the third most se- est rates before the end of omy, COVID-19, the infra- and ideas to make the event er-changing world and how vere recession in a century. 2022, with US treasury yields structure bill and corporate a success. The headquarters of Doha Bank in West Bay. Economy & Business Tuesday, April 13, 2021 09

Post-COVID Minister of Commerce and Industry addresses opening event Microsoft to era of hybrid buy AI firm work beckons Nuance for in the UK $16 billion Agencies Agencies Microsoft Corp said on Consultant Rachel Monday it would buy artificial Watson enjoys being intelligence and speech tech- based at her home that nology firm Nuance Commu- looks onto the London nications Inc for about $16 bil- skyline but misses the of- lion, as it builds out its cloud fice vibe.S he will soon get strategy for healthcare and the best of both worlds as enterprise customers. Britain’s COVID lockdown The deal comes after the eases. companies partnered in 2019 UK businesses are to automate clinical adminis- planning for a hybrid or trative work such as documen- flexible workplace, split- tation and as Microsoft tries to ting time between home extend its leadership in verti- and offices when the latest cal cloud solutions in major restrictions are finally re- industries including health- laxed in June. care. Watson worked mostly “This acquisition brings in London’s City finance our technology directly into district, for corporate pro- the physician and patient loop, curement specialists Prox- which is central to all health- ima, until the COVID-19 care delivery. The acquisition pandemic erupted one will also expand our leadership year ago and turned the in cross-industry enterprise area into a ghost town. AI and biometric security,” The 34-year-old Scot Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella now works for Proxima said on an investor call. from the apartment she Nuance, known for pio- shares with pet beagle neering speech technology and Kobe in the south London helping launch Apple Inc’s as- suburb of Nunhead, 9.6 Minister of Commerce and Industry His Excellency Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari addresses the opening event of the Hannover Messe 2021, which was inaugurated by German Chancel- sistant Siri, has been doubling kilometers from the of- lor Angela Merkel through video conferencing. down on healthcare and en- fice, with a window view terprise AI. The company has of London’s Shard sky- spun off and sold a number of scraper. less profitable business units. “I do enjoy working “Nuance has been in the from home in terms of hav- midst of an unprecedented ing more of a work-life bal- Qatar makes presence strategic turnaround the last ance -- being able to spend few years under the leader- more time in my communi- ship of CEO Mark Benjamin ty, being able to switch off and we believe the company work and be in your home represents a unique asset on -- and I don’t miss the com- the healthcare front for” Mi- muting so much,” she told felt at Hannover Messe crosoft, Dan Ives, analyst at AFP from her living room Wedbush wrote in a note on desk. “But I do really en- Monday. “We also believe Mi- joy the office and being Qatar’s pavilion set up by MoCI at the fair features the participation of about 16 entities crosoft can further integrate surrounded by clients and Nuance’s advanced speech having a real separation technology throughout its between where work is and Tribune News Network Germany. to investors, such as exempt- of its five days, the event’s pro- consumer and enterprise eco- where home is.” Doha Qatar’s Pavilion organized ing foreign-invested capital gram includes organizing a system over the coming years She added: “I miss the by the Ministry of Commerce from income tax for up to 10 number of discussion sessions to leverage this M&A move.” social side... There’s al- Minister of Commerce and Industry features the par- years for specific investment to be broadcast live, with the With operations in 28 ways been a lot going on. and Industry His Excellency ticipation of about 16 entities, projects in many sectors, and participation of more than countries, the Burlington, We had a really good office Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari on including Qatar Chamber, Qa- To attract FDI providing an exemption from 1,500 speakers. The discus- Massachusetts-based com- vibe before all of this.” Monday participated in the of- tari Businessmen Association, customs taxes and fees when sion sessions touch on a wide pany reported $1.5 billion in Surveys indicate that ficial opening ceremony of the the Investment Promotion Qatar’s participation in the importing equipment and raw range of topics, such as indus- revenue in fiscal-year 2020. a hybrid or flexible work- digital edition of the Hannover Agency of Qatar, Qatar Devel- Hannover International materials. The Ministry also trial automation, information The company said it serves ing week, divided between Messe 2021, which was inau- opment Bank, Qatar Financial Industrial Fair (Hannover introduces the services pro- technology, industrial supply, 77% of U.S. hospitals, provid- home and office, will be gurated by German Chancellor Centre, Manateq, Qatar Free Messe) forms part of the vided to investors in terms of production engineering, ser- ing intelligent solutions in- popular among huge num- Angela Merkel through video Zones Authority, Qatar Sci- continuous efforts to highlight ease and efficiency of submit- vices, energy, and environ- cluding clinical speech recog- bers of workers. conferencing. ence and Technology Park, the investment opportunities ting investment applications, mental technology. This comes nition, medical transcription Think-tank Demos The opening ceremony fea- and Media City Qatar, in ad- available in the industrial establishing companies, and alongside the digital trade fair, and medical imaging. found that 65 percent of tured the virtual attendance of dition to a number of private completing transactions elec- which affords learning about Britain’s working popula- a number of Qatari dignitar- companies such as Qatar In- sectors, which would tronically. the most prominent innova- tion was forced to switch ies, senior officials, and busi- dustrial Manufacturing Com- contribute to attracting more tions, services, and products to either working from nessmen, prominent political pany, Qatar Pharma, Coastal Foreign Direct Investments Specialized presentations offered by the participating ex- home or pause their job. figures and a large number of Qatar, Doha Cables, Qatari (FDIs) and strengthening Moreover, the entities par- hibitors in their own pavilions, Stocks slip In an update after in- CEOs of major leading indus- German Company Switchgear Qatar’s competitive position in ticipating in the Qatar Pavilion through live chat programs terviewing 20,000 adults trial companies around the company, General Switchgear the region and beyond. are organizing a number of and live broadcasting technol- from record in December, Demos add- world. and Lighting Industries, and specialized presentations to be ogies available on the event’s ed that 79 percent of peo- Qatar is participating in Q-Bars Factory. ships between Qatari compa- broadcast via the online plat- online platform. Moreover, the highs ple working from home the Hannover Messe 2021, the nies and international compa- form of the Hannover Messe event program provides the wanted to continue doing largest industrial forum on the Distinctive projects and in- nies, enhancing cooperation on the Qatar Pavilion webpage. opportunity to hold bilateral Agencies so after the lockdown is global scene. This Fair, which itiatives in Qatar’s pavilion between them, as well as the The presentations serve to meetings and business meet- lifted, either on a part- attracts the largest production The entities participat- chance to find out about the shine a spotlight on incentives, ings through reaching out to The dollar slipped on Monday time or permanent basis. companies in the world, and is ing in Qatar pavilion preview, most prominent global experi- facilitation, and investment the exhibitors on the Favorites and a gauge of global equity As Britain’s vaccina- the world’s leading trade fair through live broadcasting plat- ences, and significant technical opportunities provided by the list, and then communicating markets slid from record highs tion drive quickens, many for industrial technology, shall forms, the most prominent ini- development in the industrial State to attract more FDIs, with them, and scheduling the last week as investors wait to companies are making be held virtually for the first tiatives, projects, services, and sector. especially in the industrial required meetings. see whether an expected jump preparations to blend time, on April 12-16, 2021. Qatari products, as well as the sector. They also address the It is noteworthy that this is in U.S. earnings will justify home and office work- Qatar’s participation in promising investment oppor- Characteristics of Qatar’s Qatar Manufacturing Strategy Qatar’s third time participating stock prices already trading at ing hours with the aim of the Hannover International tunities, incentives, and privi- investment environment 2018-2022, and the law regu- in the Hannover International very high premiums. boosting staff health, mo- Industrial Fair (Hannover leges available to investors and During its participation lating public-private partner- Industrial Fair. Qatar first par- The smooth auction of rale and productivity. Messe) forms part of the con- businessmen to invest in the in the Fair, the Ministry of ship, and also feature exchang- ticipated in the Industrial Fair $96 billion in new three- and Corporate giants in- tinuous efforts to highlight various sectors in Qatar. Commerce and Industry is ing information, expertise, and in 2018, and took part in it for 10-year U.S. Treasury notes cluding banking groups the investment opportunities The pavilion also sheds presenting the characteristics experiences, in addition to the second time in 2019, in the kept a move higher in yields HSBC and Nationwide available in the industrial sec- light on the leading Qatari of Qatar’s investment environ- discussing the most prominent form of a pavilion organized by in check as the market looked banks, accountants PwC tors, which would contribute industries and the latest tech- ment, as well as the laws and issues related to the industrial the Ministry of Commerce and to key data releases this week, and British Airways are to attracting more Foreign Di- nologies and technological legislation issued by the State sector. Industry, and featuring the including a reading on U.S. among those eyeing a hy- rect Investments (FDIs) and developments in the indus- to stimulate local and foreign Under the theme Industri- participation of 14 public and consumer price inflation and brid approach for office strengthening Qatar’s com- trial sector in the country. The investment, including the law al Transformation, this year’s private entities. retail sales. staff. petitive position in the region Hannover International In- regulating the investment of edition of the Hannover In- Hannover Messe is the The dollar slipped toward HSBC on Wednesday and beyond. dustrial Fair comprises a signif- non-Qatari capital in the eco- ternational Industrial Fair is largest industrial forum glob- a three-week low as Treasury offered more than 1,200 Qatar’s participation icant opportunity to exchange nomic activity, and the law being held virtually due to the ally and attracts the largest yields remained just above re- UK-based call centre em- in the Hannover Fair also expertise and experiences, in- regulating public-private part- repercussions of the COVID-19 production companies in the cent lows, while oil prices rose ployees the chance to work comes within the framework troduce Qatari companies and nership, in addition to review- crisis, with the participation of world. It is also the world’s on optimism over a rebound in from home permanently. of strengthening the bilateral industries, and blaze a trail for ing the incentives and advan- about 1,800 exhibitors from all leading trade fair for industrial the U.S. economy as coronavi- relations between Qatar and creating distinctive partner- tages that have been provided over the world. Over the course technology. rus vaccinations accelerated. Biden tells execs US needs to invest, lead in computer chips

Agency Americans should wait.” ers were scheduled to attend. tional partners to ensure stable est video game consoles. He said the country hasn’t But industry experts say supplies. But things have worsened President Joe Biden used a made big investments to stay there’s little they can do to stem Wedbush analyst Daniel in recent weeks, particularly in virtual meeting with corporate ahead of global competitors, the shortage, which has de- Ives said there’s little that can the auto industry, where facto- leaders about a global short- and it needs to step up its game. layed a new iPhone and forced be done immediately to end ries are shutting down because age of semiconductors to push Biden made an appearance automakers to temporarily the current problem. “This there aren’t enough chips to Monday for his $2.3 trillion in- at the meeting between admin- shut factories because they’re could change things over the finish building vehicles that are frastructure plan, telling them istration officials and company running short of the multiple next three to five years, but for becoming rolling computers. that the U.S. should be the leaders held to discuss develop- computers needed to run en- right now, there’s no structural The coronavirus pandemic world’s computer chip leader. ing a stronger U.S. computer gines, transmissions, brakes changes that could alleviate the touched off a cascade of events “We need to build the infra- chip supply chain. The meeting and other essential features. shortage,” he said. that led to the problems. Chip structure of today, not repair came as the global chip short- Instead, Biden brought up The shortage already has factories had to shut down ear- the one of yesterday,” he told age continued to plague a wide developing a U.S. chip supply made it harder for schools to ly last year, particularly over- the group of 19 executives from array of industries. chain since most are made in buy enough laptops for stu- seas where most processors the technology, chip and auto- CEOs of AT&T, Dell, Ford, Asia and shipped to the U.S. dents forced to learn from are made. By the time they reo- motive industries. “China and General Motors, Stellantis In February he ordered a re- home, delayed the release of pened, they had a backlog that the rest of the world is not wait- (formerly Fiat Chrysler), Intel, view of the supply chain and popular products and created was worsened by unforeseen US President Joe Biden participates virtually in the CEO Summit on Semi- ing and there’s no reason why Northrop Grumman, and oth- pledged to work with interna- mad scrambles to find the lat- demand. conductor and Supply Chain Resilience from the White House on Monday. 10 Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Economy & Business KPMG in Qatar hosts first virtual Tax Summit 2021 session

Tribune News Network and Head of Tax and Corpo- process and supported clients Uma mentioned: “Very re- will capture more on the regu- Doha rate services in KPMG Qatar, in navigating through all the cently the GTA released the lations and provide the audi- Khalil Khbabez, Tax Manag- new requirements.” Resolution No. 4, which is a ence with some case studies. KPMG in Qatar hosted its er, Uma Patankar Tax Senior Khalil Khbabez started his transfer pricing focused res- Nurlan Sadraddinzade Tax Summit session virtually Manager, Nurlan Sadraddin- presentation with Income Tax olution signed by the GTA. covered the indirect tax up- on April 7, 2021. Due to the zade, Tax Manager. And the obligations and income tax This resolution covers the TP dates where he discussed the ongoing pandemic and meas- Q&A session was led by Im- return submission deadlines. guidelines and it provides the VAT implementations in the ures taken by the government ran Ayub, Tax Director, and Khalil highlighted Dhareeba confirmation and stipulations region and shared some les- of Qatar to limit the spread of Abhishek Jain, Tax Senior balance updates: “It is key to on deadlines, thresholds and sons learned from the other the virus, the annual gather- Manager. review Dhareeba balances, to the content requirements, GCC countries, where he said: ing was hosted virtually with Barbara Henzen, who in- determine if they correspond and it states that the full TP “ It is always better to start more than 220 attendees, to troduced the session said: “Fi- to the tax and penalties, or if requirements will be effec- the analysis of the transac- give clients the latest infor- nance and Tax professionals there are any differences or tive from FY starting January tions, reviewing contracts and mation on direct tax updates, had an extremely busy agenda mistakes that may happen 2020.” making implementation in Transfer Pricing, and VAT. lately, mainly with transition- during the transition from the Uma concluded her part the system before the go live The session was led by a ing from old Tax filling sys- old to the new tax system.” by announcing that KPMG in date for VAT, and understand KPMG in Qatar panel of ex- tem to the new Tax system Uma Patankar covered the Qatar will soon host a more the business transactions to perts. The speakers included “Dhareeba”, as well as with Transfer Pricing regulations detailed webinar session on avoid any negative impacts on Barbara Henzen, Partner introduction to new reporting requirements. We were up to date through each step of the and updates documentation. Transfer Pricing, where they the business”

Silatech launches fundraiser campaign Qatar-Turkmenistan Business for unemployed meeting explores new avenues youth in Ramadan Private sector role Tribune News Network income. The Covid-19 pan- key to enhancing Doha demic has created a diffi- bilateral commer- cult situation for millions of Silatech, an interna- young men and women and cial relations, says tional, non-profit, non-gov- their families, especially in ernmental, socio-economic poor countries and those QC’s Twar development organisation witnessing tensions. These that seeks to connect youth challenges stimulate us to all around the world with alleviate the distressing re- Tribune News Network meaningful jobs and sus- percussions on youth.” Doha tainable employment op- Since inception in 2008, portunities launched its 2nd Silatech works to connect Qatar Chamber, in coop- Annual Ramadan Fundrais- young people to employ- eration with the Turkmeni- er Campaign titled “Spare ment opportunities, and stan Chamber of Commerce Them From Asking,” to open provides them vital resourc- and Industry, held the Qatar- sources of livelihoods for es, including vocational Turkmenistan Business Meet- thousands of unemployed training, capacity building, ing via video conferencing on young men and women, in- upskilling, and career guid- Monday. cluding those in dire need of ance, to prepare young men The webinar aimed at ce- support as a result of devas- and women with the neces- menting cooperation relations tating job losses around the sary skills to enter the com- between the Qatari private globe culminating from the petitive job market and se- sector and its Turkmenistan ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. cure jobs. counterpart as well as explor- According to the latest In addition, Silatech ing investment opportunities report from the Interna- partners with local finan- available in the two countries. tional Labour Organiza- cial institutions to facilitate QC First Vice Chairman tion (ILO), 255 million jobs access to capital for young Mohamed bin Ahmed bin globally were lost due to the men and women pursuing Twar Al Kuwari presided over pandemic. The report stated the establishment of income the Chamber’s delegation par- that youth were the most hit, generating enterprises that ticipating at the meeting, while as more than 1 in 6 youth have the potential to pro- the Turkmenistan side was led stopped working. mote a better quality of life by Dovletgeldi Rejepov, Chair- Furthermore, COVID- for them and their families man of the Turkmenistan 19 eliminated vocational while sustaining economic Chamber of Commerce and QC First Vice Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari addresses Qatar-Turkmenistan Business meeting held virtually on Monday. training and opportunities development in countries Industry. for youth which are pivotal where often, these youth are Addressing the meeting, especially that both are key plishments have made Qatar a Turkmen economy and invest- for them to enter the job refugees witnessing conflict Twar praised the bilateral rela- players in the world’s energy leading destination for inter- ment incentives offered to for- market. This dilemma could and humanitarian crises. tions between Qatar and Turk- market. national investments, espe- eign investors, calling Qatari lead to catastrophic conse- The goals of the Silatech menistan, noting that the two Twar said private sector Investment in Qatar is cially with the approach of the investors to invest in his coun- quences of having a “lost 2nd Annual Ramadan Fund- countries enjoyed outstanding in both the countries can play successful and secured. Qatar 2022. try which offers a lot of oppor- generation” that may go on raising Campaign are to pro- relations and that there was a key role in developing com- Qatar has developed a He also called on Qatari tunities in several sectors such for years unless there is an vide aspiring youth with a a common desire to develop mercial relations by establish- businessmen and investors as infrastructure and energy, urgent and immediate re- source of income that spares them further. ing active partnerships and sophisticated infrastructure, to invest in Turkmenistan as and others. sponse. them from begging and ena- Twar said the visit of His economic alliances. established free and well. During the meeting, both Silatech CEO Hassan bles youth to start their own Highness the Amir of the He invited Turkmenistan industrial zones, and issued Rejepov, the Chairman the sides delivered presenta- Ali Al Mulla said, “As the enterprises and create jobs State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim companies to invest in Qatar economic legislation that of Turkmenistan Chamber of tions showcasing investment State of Qatar continues its that will offer them the op- bin Hamad Al Thani to Turk- and take advantage of a vari- supports investment. Commerce and Industry, ex- climate and opportunities pioneering role of alleviat- portunity to end systematic menistan in 2016 and the visit ety of opportunities in differ- pressed his thanks to Qatar available. ing the pandemic in many poverty, and to have the op- of President of Turkmenistan ent sectors. Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Chamber for organising the For his part, Qatar Free countries around the globe, portunity to live decent lives. Gurbanguly Berdimuhame- “Qatar’s economy is prom- Twar Al Kuwari meeting and its interest in Zones Authority (QFZA) Mar- Silatech also works with its Each job not only has the ca- dow to Qatar in 2017 have ising and welcomes all foreign boosting relations between the kets Manager Fahad Al Kuwari regional and international pacity to change the lives of contributed to enhancing the investments. Several interna- business communities of the said the authority oversees partners to reach youth eve- young men and women, but bilateral relations. tional companies are operat- has developed a sophisticated two countries. three free zones which are Ras rywhere and support and it also provides the hope and As for bilateral trade, he ing in the country and are ben- infrastructure, established Rejepov confirmed the de- Bufontas, Umm Alhoul and upskill them with the neces- wherewithal to eradicate said despite the distinct rela- efitting from its investment free and industrial zones, and sire of his country to develop Meshereb, noting that these sary tools to acquire jobs and poverty and support the live- tions, the exchange does not incentives. issued economic legislation its relations with Qatar in in- zones offer distinguished ser- have a sustainable source of lihoods of entire families.0 match the giant potential and “Investment in Qatar is that supports investment,” he vestment and economy fields. vices for local and foreign in- resources of the two countries, successful and secured. Qatar said, adding that these accom- He gave an overview of vestors. Tesla rallies after Canaccord QIB announces Ramadan working hours upgrade, says it is like Apple Tribune News Network Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm, Corporate Internet Banking Agencies ferent” marketing campaign Doha while being closed on Fridays. portal remain the one-stop- launched in the 1990s. Both Tawar Mall and Mirqab shop to fulfil their essential Shares of Tesla climbed 3% The latest bump in Tesla’s The Qatar International Bank Mall Branches will be operat- and day-to-day banking needs, on Monday after Canaccord stock leaves it down about 1% (QIB) has announced the ing 10 am to 4 pm Sunday to such as money transfers and Genuity raised its rating on the for the year as investors await working hours for its operating Thursday, and both will be salary payments, managing electric car maker to “buy” and its quarterly results due in two branches in the holy month of closed on Fridays and Satur- their accounts, cards, and fi- compared its brand to Apple. weeks. Ramadan. days. nancings, in addition to having Canaccord Genuity ana- Last week, Tesla posted re- For the safety of custom- Al Rayyan, Salwa Road, Al direct access to their customer lyst Jed Dorsheimer upgraded cord quarterly deliveries amid ers and employees, and in line Khor, Al Shahaniya, Sheikh relationship manager. Both Tesla to “buy” from “hold” strong demand in China, beat- with the recently-announced Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud SMEs and large corporations and increased his price target ing analysts’ expectations. measures to limit the spread Islamic Cultural Center (Fa- can continue depositing their to $1,071, the second highest Tesla’s stock remains of COVID-19 in Qatar, QIB en- nar), Old Airport, Al Sadd, cheques via the Remote De- among 37 analysts tracked by up over 500% in the past 12 courages customers to avoid Industrial Area, Al Jazeera posit Cheque service from the Refinitiv. months, and its $668 billion crowded spaces and to con- Media Network, Al Wakra, comfort of their offices and The company run by Elon market capitalization makes it tinue using the Bank’s digital Ministry of Health and Me- without any needs to visit a Musk last traded at $697. by far the most valuable car- channels to fulfil their banking saieed Branches will be wel- QIB branch, or via QIB’s self- “TSLA is rapidly creating maker, even though its pro- needs remotely, 24/7 and from coming customers Sunday to service Cash & Cheque Deposit an Apple-esque ecosystem of duction is a fraction of rivals anywhere. Only customers Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm Machines, available across 40 energy products, harmonized such as Toyota Motor Corp, with urgent and non-digitally and will be closed on Fridays QIB says its Mobile App and Corporate Internet Banking portal will different locations in Qatar. in electrification, to become Volkswagen AG and General available requests will be ad- and Saturdays. continue to provide services to manage Individual and corporate Completing its Series A The Brand in energy storage,” Motors Co. mitted and serviced at the QIB Corporate and SME cus- customers’ banking needs safely and remotely in Ramadan. investment round, the fastest- Dorsheimer wrote in a client When it reports its March branches. tomers will be serviced at growing company in Qatar note focused on Tesla’s battery quarter results on April 26, Starting from Tuesday, Grand Hamad Street Branch most of their banking needs new or additional accounts, has raised funds from multi- technology and residential en- analysts, on average, expect the first day ofR amadan, mall Sunday to Thursday from 9 am digitally via the QIB Mobile updating personal and tax in- ple investors, as well as from ergy products. a 70% jump in revenue to branches including Al-Gharafa to 2 pm, in addition to Salwa App with its 100+ features. formation, transferring money strategic partner, Qatar De- He compared the brand $10.2 billion, and net income (QMall), Doha Festival City, Road and Al Rayyan Branches Services that can be performed locally and internationally, velopment Bank Funds will Tesla has built around its bat- of $504 million, up from $16 Mall of Qatar, City Center and for cash & cheques transac- via the QIB Mobile App include paying bills and much more. be utilized to support Snoonu tery technology to Apple’s million a year ago, according Dar Al Salam Mall will be wel- tions only on the same timings. requesting and managing For corporate customers, expand its operations across wildly successful “Think Dif- to Refinitiv. coming customers Saturday to Retail customers can fulfil cards, opening, and managing the QIB Corporate App and the region. Economy & Business Tuesday, April 13, 2021 11 Snoonu raises $5 mn in largest-ever funding secured by Doha-based startup

Tribune News Network with our partners, we aim to Doha become pioneers in growing the tech ecosystem in Qatar Doha-based e-commerce and across the MENA re- startup, Snoonu, has raised gion”, he added. $5 million in a Series A in- On Snoonu’s fruitful in- vestment round led by its vestment round and future strategic partner, Qatar growth, QDB’s Chief Execu- Development Bank (QDB) tive Officer Abdulaziz Bin along with the participation Nasser Al-Khalifa said, “As from multiple investors. Snoonu’s first institutional This investment is one of investor, we are proud to see the largest Series A fund- more and more Qatari start- ing rounds closed by a Qa- ups leveraging QDB’s all- tari startup and will enable embracing support ecosys- Snoonu to rapidly expand tem to power their vision, its operations across the re- secure exceptional funding, gion. and jumpstart their bold In line with Snoonu’s regional growth plans. The mission to diversify and en- scale that Hamad and the hance its offering to become Snoonu team have achieved a comprehensive services for the company thus far Cohort four programme participants taking part in the 12-week Accelerator Programme virtually. app, the newly raised funds is quite remarkable, and will be utilised mostly in we are excited to continue R&D for new products, and providing our strategic and to support Snoonu’s region- structural support to foster al expansion plans. the company’s growth and 10 innovative startups join Qatar Anticipated new prod- progressive ambitions.” ucts to be launched in- Co-founder and CMO clude SnooPay, Snoonu’s Sabina Abuova commented, very own digital payment “The support we received solution; Concierge – an will enable us to further de- SportsTech accelerator programme in-app feature providing velop our product and our tailor-made services while brand, in line with Snoonu’s Tribune News Network leveraging the diversity of customer-centric approach Doha Snoonu’s merchants; in ad- and commitment to inno- dition, Direct to Consumer vate and improve the live- Qatar SportsTech (QST), a (D2C) marketplace, offer- lihoods of people in Qatar leading startup accelerator and ing the best prices and con- and across the region”. hub for pioneering sportstech ditions to both consumers Snoonu is Qatar’s companies, has announced and merchants. home-grown success story the launch of the fourth cohort In strengthening its po- that aims to be the first lo- of its highly acclaimed Accel- sitioning in Qatar and laying cal Unicorn company. With erator Programme. the grounds for its overseas over 100,000 users, Snoonu Qatar SportsTech is found- expansion, Snoonu will fur- plans to expand and diversi- ed by Qatar Development ther invest in its marketing fy its offering by adding new Bank (QDB), powered by activities and brand devel- features and services to its Startupbootcamp (SBC), and opment, solidifying its goal platform, with a goal to en- supported by Supreme Com- in being the number one ter international markets, mittee for Delivery and Leg- services app in the country including the Middle East. acy (SC), Qatar Stars League and region. Furthermore, Snoonu’s COO and (QSL), beIN Media Group Snoonu aims to support the founding team member at (beIN), Qatar Financial Cen- country’s tech hub, encour- Careem Pakistan, Humza tre (QFC), Aspire Zone Foun- aging innovation and boost- Abid Khan commented: dation (Aspire), the Ministry ing the tech economy. “We are humbled to receive of Commerce and Industry Co-founder and CEO of the support of our investors (MoCI) and MBK Holding. Snoonu, Hamad Al Hajri who are aligned with our vi- Ten innovative startups said, “We are pleased to sion. With constant product will take part in QST’s inten- close this round of funding improvement and opera- sive three-month Accelerator with such an incredible re- tional excellence in mind, Programme, that will run un- Shiekh Ahmad Faleh Al Thani, Incubation Officer at QDB, giving the introductory speech at QST’s cohort 3 Demo Day. sult, and we are immensely we will allocate the raised til June 2021, where they will grateful to our investors and funds for further techno- receive the required support get scouted globally, an in- Mannai, the Executive Direc- preneurs to our high-caliber to our strategic partner QDB logical development, sup- to accelerate their growth, and stadium navigation app, an tor of Advisory and Incubation Accelerator Programme. The for believing in our potential porting Snoonu’s growth in further develop their solutions AI-based solution to compare Highlights of QDB, said: “I would like to finalists will join 35 alumni, and supporting our growth”. Qatar and globally”. in the industry in line with amateur sports players’ per- ● 10 innovative startups congratulate all the success- who have been able, with “While outstanding de- Engaged in building a QST’s vision to be a catalyst formance with elite players, ful startups who have demon- QST’s extensive support, livery services remain at the resilient economy in Qatar, for reshaping sports technol- an AI-based wearable that specializing in the strated their leadership in in- to raise major investments heart of our mission, we re- Snoonu has offered lower ogy in the region and beyond. supports injury prevention, sportstech industry from 8 novation and commitment to and work with international alize the power of converg- commissions to local ven- The selected startups in- a data-driven horse fitness countries will be transforming the sports indus- brands and organizations to ing multiple services to be- dors, supporting them in clude Ai Abacus, BBox Sports, tracker, and a smart physical accelerated as part of try. This is a landmark oppor- date. With the launch of the come a super-app, driving the difficult context of the ComeTogether, Field of Vi- rehabilitation solution that QST’s award-winning tunity for them to showcase Accelerator Program’s fourth the region forward through pandemic and offering a sion, Juego Sports, Navbuddy, uses sensors. Accelerator Programme their innovations ahead of the cohort, QST reaffirms its com- innovation and technology, seamless online shopping NSAtech, Sentio Sports, Stable EntelaQ, which aims to 2022 World Cup and reap the mitment to fostering the na- which is our ultimate goal. experience to keep the com- Innovations, and StretchSkin. foster the local ecosystem, acts ● Finalists include two benefits of a myriad of oppor- tional sportstech ecosystem Through Snoonu, and along munity safe. Amongst the finalists, QST se- as a steppingstone for QST’s startups selected from tunities that this world-class and attracting global talents to lected 2 sportstech startups, highly anticipated Accelerator QST’s EntelaQ Pre-Accelera- event will provide for them. Qatar, who will have a contri- Juego Sports and Navbuddy, programme. The Accelera- tor Programme, the hub’s Thanks to the continuous sup- bution in reshaping the sports out of seven startups that have tor Programme helps already newest programme that port of all QST partners, the industry locally and globally.” successfully completed the established sportstech entre- aims to develop the sports Accelerator Programme con- Mohammad Al Saffar, first cohort of the EntelaQ Pre- preneurs and companies from and entrepreneurial tributed greatly to the devel- the Co-Founder and CEO of Accelerator Programme. around the world to solidify ecosystem in Qatar and opment of Qatar’s sportstech Navbuddy, said, “We start- Their innovations com- their potential, meet new in- prepare entrepreneurs for ecosystem. We are confident ed our journey by winning prise an artificial intelligence vestors and conquer new mar- that despite the challenges of the QST Hackathon 2019. (AI)-based tool to predict kets globally. the Accelerator the ongoing pandemic, we will NavBuddy credits it success football talent, an augmented Seven Qatar-based sport- Programme, by helping continue to elevate the coun- to the experienced mentors reality (AR)-based fan engage- stech startups successfully them build their idea and try’s sportstech industry, ac- that were present throughout ment platform, a blockchain- completed the first cohort of gain traction celerating more innovations our journey at the hackathon, based ticketing ecosystem that EntelaQ including Elaab, Laeb, to the benefit of both local and the EntelaQ Programme and prevents fraud, an AI-based Offside Detector, Navbuddy, and one-on-one mentoring global sports communities”. the amazing QST team who handheld device to help visu- Juego Sports, MyGame Stats, sessions to help fine tune their Heba Qadri Almasri, Man- showed immense believe in ally impaired sports fans ex- and Erytus where they had the strategies and officially launch aging Director of QST, also us and guided us to make the Co-founder and CEO of Snoonu Hamad Al Hajri perience live matches, an app opportunity to take part in a their startups. said: “We are excited to have right decisions at each step in to help amateur footballers series of specialist workshops, Ibrahim Abdulaziz Al welcomed these top 10 entre- our journey.” Sri Lanka seeks to diversify ties with Qatar in next five years: Minister

Ashraf Siddiqui said. deputy governor of Qatar The first two quarters of last Doha Cabraal, who has served Ajith Nivard Cabraal iden- Central Bank, Group CEO of year were severely hit but we as Governor of the State Bank tifies shipping, tourism, Qatar Airways and CEO of are expecting to bounce back Sri Lankan minister Ajith of Sri Lanka for nine years food security, investments, Doha Bank have been “ex- to 5.5 percent growth by end Nivard Cabraal, who is head- between 2006 and 2014, said logistics and Islamic tremely fruitful”. of this year.” ing a six-member delegation he had visited Qatar several banking as potential areas We charter certain paths He said Sri Lanka, like to Qatar and Oman as part times previously and is im- in which Sri Lanka and for our future action, which Qatar, was attaching top pri- of his government’s Middle pressed by the fast pace of will be useful for both the ority to vaccination in com- East outreach, has identi- development related to the Qatar can further deepen sides,” he said. batting COVID-19. Around fied shipping, tourism, food FIFA World Cup 2022.. their relations. Cabraal said although the one million nationals have security, investments, logis- Qatar and Sri Lanka pandemic has impacted Sri already been vaccinated, he tics and Islamic banking as are time-tested friends and pointed out. Lanka’s tourism and aviation noted, adding that six mil- potential areas in which Sri have stood by each other in “It is time we look to- sectors, like in other coun- lions doses have been or- Lanka and Qatar can further times of crises such as the wards enhancing our bilater- tries, its other sectors such dered from Russia, China deepen their relations. COVID-19 outbreak and the al relations on other levels,” as agriculture, services and and India, which will help Sri Lanka is keen to boost blockade of Qatar by some of he said, adding that the next industries have performed vaccinate half the population bilateral relations with Qa- its neighbours, he said. five years will see the two well. by end of June this year. tar, the State Minister for Sri Lankan manpower countries fostering economic “We believe we are on “This strategy will help Ministry of Money, Capital has been playing a signifi- ties in various sectors. right track. In tourism, we build confidence among tour- Markets and State Enterprise cant role in the development Ajith Nivard Cabraal, State Minister for Ministry of Money, Capital He said his meetings with will have fast growth. It adds ists and revive Sri Lanka’s Reforms of Sri Lanka, has of infrastructure in Qatar, he Markets and State Enterprise Reforms of Sri Lanka Qatar’s minister of finance, 10 percent towards the GDP. tourism sector.” QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Japan’s Hideki QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune Matsuyama becomes first Asian-born to win Augusta Masters page 15 TUESday, APRIL 13, 2021

Paris Saint-Germain among Forbes’ Top 10 most valuable clubs

aris Saint-Germain is tar Sport Investment (QSI) in now one of the ten most 2011, and particularly in the Result of extensive efforts Pvaluable soccer clubs, ac- last five years, ParisS aint- Ger- This ranking is a further cording to the Forbes ranking main has established itself as unveiled this Monday by the the most dynamic club in the confirmation of our development leading business magazine. world. 2021 sees the first time and diversification strategy. In By moving up to ninth Paris Saint-Germain enters the less than ten years, Paris place in the ranking, Paris top 10 ranking by Forbes since Saint-Germain brand has become Saint-Germain achieve a two- the acquisition of QSI, at which place rise, with its valuation time the Club was not consid- the global reference in the sports growing $1.4bn vs. Forbes’ last ered for valuation amongst the and lifestyle universe. Thanks to published value league table. top 20 teams globally (The first our extensive efforts to date, we Since the previous edition valuation of the Club by Forbes have a solid asset base to further in 2018, Paris Saint-Germain Magazine was in 2014, $415m, build our future successes, both on and off the pitch. has more than doubled its val- 15th place). uation, now estimated at $2.5 This dynamism can be Nasser Al Khelaifi, Chairman & CEO of PSG billion by the magazine which explained by Paris Saint-Ger- has been compiling soccer val- main’s ability to grow and di- uations for over a decade. versify its revenues in innova- 50 report, where the Club’s years, Paris Saint-Germain In this latest publication, tive ways, as evidenced by the brand value was ranked 7th. brand has become the global Paris Saint-Germain is the Deloitte Money League 2020 Nasser Al Khelaifi, Chair- reference in the sports and life- club with the greatest percent- report, which placed Paris Paris Saint-Germain players after winning the French Champions Trophy (Trophee des Champions) at the man and CEO of Paris Saint- style universe. Thanks to our age value increase (129%), Saint- Germain at 5th place Bollaert-Delelis Stadium in January earlier this year. Germain, said: “This ranking extensive efforts to date, we consolidating its place among among European soccer clubs is a further confirmation of our have a solid asset base to fur- the world’s elite. and in the top 10 global sports The progress is also based Saint-Germain brand, the im- already been highlighted in the development and diversifica- ther build our future successes, Since the takeover by Qa- franchises. on the development of the Paris pressive growth of which has Brand Finance 2020 Football tion strategy. In less than ten both on and off the pitch.”

UEFH A C AMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINALS 2ND LEG PSG’s Pochettino unlikely to risk Marquinhos, Verratti DPA Berlin

Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed Marquinhos and Marco Verratti are unlikely FC Porto’s players attend wa training session at the club’s training ground to start the second leg against of Olival, in Vila Nova de Gaia, on Tuesday, on the eve of the UEFA Champi- Bayern Munich as Paris Saint- ons League quarter-final second leg match against Chelsea. (AFP) Germain look to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Verratti, along with fellow Conceicao confident Italy international Alessan- dro Florenzi, missed the first meeting between the teams in PSG vs Bayern Porto can storm Munich after testing positive for the coronavirus. Munich (10pm) back and knock However, the duo have Chelsea vs Porto received the all-clear and are (10pm) back in training ahead of the Chelsea out return fixture in the French capital, with PSG holding a 3-2 want to win every competition DPA “We are confident. We advantage at the halfway stage we are involved in, but beat- Berlin know that we are going to face in the tie. ing Bayern Munich, in itself, a difficult obstacle, but we are Pochettino told the media would be a big feat.” Coach Sergio Conceicao says here to give the answer that we on Monday he is yet to decide Porto are confident they can have to give. on his line-up, with Marquin- Flick counts on Goretzka, mount a storming fightback The feeling of representing hos remaining a doubt due to Coman and Boateng and knock Chelsea out of the this historic club and its DNA a thigh injury. Meanwhile, Bayern Mu- Champions League. is always on the pitch.” “We haven’t decided the nich coach Hansi Flick be- The Primeira Liga champi- Conceicao says Porto will team for tomorrow yet, but it Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentinian head coach Mauricio Pochettino (L) gives his instructions during the lieves midfielder Leon Gore- ons have a mountain to climb not go out all guns blazing in will be difficult for Verratti to UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between PSG and Barcelona. (AFP) tzka, winger Kingsley Coman in the quarter-final atS tam- London. start,” the PSG boss said in his and defenders Jerome ford Bridge on Tuesday after He added: “We have to be pre-game news conference. Boateng and Lucas Hernandez suffering a 2-0 home defeat in a compact, cohesive team. It “Florenzi will be assessed fur- will be available for Tuesday’s the first leg last week. is necessary to score goals, but ther tomorrow.” On Marquin- Champions League date at Porto have won only one also not to suffer. hos’ status, he added: “We will Paris Saint-Germain. of their 20 knockout stage “In the first leg we played a see how he feels tomorrow. “Lucas Hernández and matches on their travels good game, but it was not good In theory, he could be Leon Goretzka trained and and that was back in 2004 enough. involved in the squad, so we looked good. The same goes against Deportivo de La Co- If it were, we would have will see. for Boateng and Coman. We runa at the semi-final stage. won the game. We will try to “I don’t think he will be assume that those who trained Conceicao warned Chelsea improve even more what was able to start, certainly, but can play,” Flick told a news on Monday that his side are a good performance by the he may be able to be on the conference on Monday. ready to roll up their sleeves team. bench. We will decide that on Goretzka and Hernandez and seal a place in the last four. “Over 90 minutes for FC Wednesday.” PSG knocked left the pitch with muscular in- “There are many moments Porto it requires the ability to out Barcelona in the previ- juries in the first leg against PSG overs the years that can be believe and be resilient. We ous round 5-2 on aggregate, in Munich, while Boateng and examples of overcoming and always try to enter with that though were held to a 1-1 draw Coman also had injuries against believing,” said the Porto head spirit. We are ready to go to at home in the second leg fol- Union Berlin on Saturday. coach. the fight and to fight.” lowing a resounding triumph Flick, however, still won’t at Camp Nou. have star striker Robert Le- Pochettino is well aware wandowski, who is recovering that the tie with Bayern - who from a knee injury, in Paris on he made clear are the best Tuesday. team in the world - is much PSG lead the tie after a 3-2 tighter, meaning his players win in the first game in Mu- must find the right balance Bayern Munich’s German goalkeaper Manuel Neur (C) and teammates arrive at the team’s hotel in Paris nich but between retaining their slen- on Monday, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against PSG.(AFP) Flick isn’t counting his title der advantage and also posing holders out yet. problems in attack for their also to keep the ball to attack Pochettino, though, is well “We need the strength and “We had many chances opponents. and hurt the opposition. aware of the size of the task the ability to manage those mo- in the first leg, but weren’t so “At home to Barcelona, “This is the challenge that hosts face against the defend- ments, just as we did in the clinical. We have to do better,” particularly in the first half, lies ahead, and once again we ing champions, with Bayern first leg in Munich. Flick said. we found it very hard to keep have a positive first-leg result having gone 16 games unbeat- “They are world champi- “We know we have to the ball, even with Verratti and to build on.” PSG have won all en in the competition under ons who have won six trophies score at least two goals. It will Leandro Paredes in the team,” four of their previous games Hansi Flick prior to the loss on in recent months. be a tough task, but these are Pochettino said. in which they have hosted home soil last week. We are the pretenders and the games we play football “It is not about individual the German side in European “The Barcelona game is the contenders to win the trophy. for. We want to cause a mini names but collective attitude. competition, while only three past, Bayern are the best team We have to consider all the cir- upset in Paris.” We have to have a different of the previous 50 teams to in the world at the moment so cumstances surrounding the tie. Midfielder Thomas Muel- Chelsea’s players run during a training session at the Ramon Sanchez approach from the Barcelona lose the first leg at home in a they will certainly make it dif- “If we get through to the ler said they “would be happy Pizjuan stadium in Seville on Tuesday, on the eve of the UEFA Champi- game while understanding that Champions League knockout ficult for us,” the former Tot- semi-finals, it will be a big to have as many chances,” but ons League quarter-final second leg match against Porto.(AFP) we don’t just need to defend but tie have managed to progress. tenham head coach said. achievement for the club. PSG need to make better decisions. Sports Tuesday, April 13, 2021 13 Generation Amazing and IFRC launch programme to support youth in four countries eneration Amaz- ing and the Interna- Gtional Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have teamed up to deliver a football for development and life skills programme for youth in Ar- gentina, Iraq, Myanmar and Uganda. They have collaborated to develop a 12-week curriculum which provides essential life skills, leadership development and learning opportunities to vulnerable and excluded youth in the four countries. The curriculum will pro- mote inclusion, engagement and empower marginalised youth, enabling them to lead social change in their com- Bayern Munich’s German defender Jerome Boateng (L) and German midfielder Joshua Kimmich (R) during munities. The programme will a warm up session in Munich on Saturday. (AFP) be delivered by on-ground fa- cilitators trained in Generation Amazing’s football for develop- ment methodology as well as Munich’s Kimmich wants techniques used in the IFRC’s Young people in Youth as Agents of Behavioural Change initiative toolkit. Argentina, Iraq, everyone to be ‘a leader’ HE Hassan Al Thawadi, Sec- Myanmar and Uganda retary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Lega- will learn key life cy (SC), said: “Football can play skills through football in game against PSG a vital role in bringing people to- gether and promoting inclusion, DPA second leg will be difficult” but health, leadership, discipline Berlin Title holders Bayern forward Moise Kean said “we and teamwork. We recognise Munich must win at Paris will be ready” for this “huge that football is an important Midfielder Joshua Kim- Saint-Germain if they want match.” Having lost last year’s tool and a catalyst for engaging mich insists that every Bayern to reach the Champions final 1-0 against Bayern, PSG young people and inspiring de- Munich player “must become League semi-finals, but are still chasing a first Cham- velopment and peace.” a leader” if the defending pions League title, and so are Speaking of the impor- champions want to reach the are still hopeful they can Manchester City who take a tance of coming to the aid Champions League semi-fi- achieve such a rare feat. slender 2-1 lead over Borus- of communities affected by nals on Tuesday at Paris Saint- sia Dortmund into their trip to crisis, Al Thawadi added: Germain. Kimmich said in an interview Germany on Wednesday. “Empowering and educat- Bayern lost the home leg on the club website. The winners of the two ties ing vulnerable youth who are 3-2 last week, and there have “Every player must become will meet in the semi-finals. subjected to exclusion or vio- been only been five previous a leader in this game; everyone Record winners Real Ma- lence, as well as refugees and occasions in the elite event that must show their character on drid meanwhile take a 3-1 lead displaced persons, is essential a team has rebounded from the day and carry total belief in to Anfield for their second date to achieving positive change such a defeat in the away leg. themselves. And then we have Wednesday with 2019 winners and is a unifying factor in this of helping them rediscover a pitches and classrooms for ing inclusion and gender Bayern themselves were to strike when the chance is Liverpool who have returned programme with our partners sense of purpose, and of em- youth. In addition, the pro- equality in its football for de- on the losing end 2011 against there!” to form in the Premier League at the IFRC.” powering them to become gramme will enable youth to velopment programme. The Inter Milan but hope to emu- Bayern shot themselves in but face a huge challenge to Jagan Chapagain, Sec- agents of positive change in interact with local networks, programme’s unique meth- late Manchester United who the foot by being wasteful last stay alive. retary General of the IFRC, their communities.” and give participants the op- odology teaches life skills achieved that rare feat two week in snowy Munich while “We need a perfect perfor- said: “The past 12 months Generation Amazing pre- portunity to create change in including communication, years ago against PSG, win- PSG with their two-time scorer mance on Wednesday if we have been difficult for every- viously signed a partnership their schools, neighbourhoods leadership, teamwork and ning 3-1 in Paris after losing Kylian Mbappe were ruthlessly want to have a chance only one, but they have been espe- agreement with the IFRC to and the wider community, as organisation, and has already 2-0 at Old Trafford. efficient. - just for a chance,” manager cially tough for young people. jointly deliver football for de- well as encouraging them to reached more than 725,000 The champions have never “We were the better team Juergen Klopp said. The pandemic has disrupted velopment programmes to find solutions to the reoccur- youth in over 10 countries won in Paris, are still without in the first leg but unfortunate- The winner next faces 2012 access to education, sport vulnerable youth in several ring challenges in their envi- globally since 2010. Genera- injured star striker Robert ly the result didn’t correspond winners Chelsea or Porto, with and social networks which, in countries across the Middle ronments and within the chal- tion Amazing aims to reach 1 Lewandowski, and coming to the performance. Neverthe- Thomas Tuchel’s Blues seem- many cases, has created new East, Asia, Africa and South lenging contexts of refugee and million beneficiaries by 2022 off a meagre 1-1 league draw less, I’m confident that we can ingly well-placed for Tuesday’s or deeper marginalisation. America in 2020. underprivileged communities. through the inspiring power against Union Berlin, but are still turn it around in the sec- game after a 2-0 win in Seville, “This programme – and its Providing a safe space to Generation Amazing op- of football and working in far from throwing in the towel. ond leg,” Kimmich said. as both legs were relocated use of football in particular – engage with the programme, erates in alignment with the collaboration with key local “We’re the better team, I PSG Coach Mauricio Po- to the city due to coronavirus is a unique and timely way of the partnership will also work United Nations Sustainable and global partners including believe that we will progress,” chettino is aware that “the travel restrictions. engaging with young people, towards establishing football Development Goals, promot- the IFRC. (SC) Chelsea’s emotional leaders Weekend sporting schedule shuffled to avoid clash with royal funeral fired up for Porto tie: Tuchel DPA Scottish Football Association. with Mexico at the National London A number of English Foot- Tennis Centre has also been DPA er significance, while Chelsea ball League clubs announced altered. London must focus solely on seeing off A number of sporting bodies their matches on Saturday The Lawn Tennis Asso- a stubborn Porto outfit. have shuffled kick-off times, had been moved to 12.30pm ciation said Saturday’s open- Thomas Tuchel believes Tuchel also admitted he changed dates or added spe- kick-offs from their original ing singles match will be Chelsea’s “emotional” leaders has yet to decide whether mid- cial breaks in play to avoid 3pm slot, though some may moved forward 30 minutes Toni Rudiger, Cesar Azpilcue- field linchpin N’Golo Kante events overlapping with the opt to start at or after 5pm if to 11.30am, no play will take ta and Mateo Kovacic are fired will be fit enough to start both Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral the earlier time does not work place between 3-4pm and the up for Tuesday’s Champions matches this week, after his on Saturday. for travel reasons. day’s second contest will be- League scrap with Porto. recent hamstring injury. The Premier League game gin no earlier than 4.15pm. Blues manager Tuchel in- “Honestly this decision we between Wolverhampton Grassroots football sists those big characters will will take tomorrow, after we Wanderers and Sheffield Unit- The Premier League leagues, which come under be itching for the battle when reflect on training today,” said ed, Rangers’ Scottish Cup tie game between the jurisdiction of the Football Chelsea aim to turn their 2-0 Tuchel. against Celtic, County Cham- Association, are understood quarter-final first-leg lead into “Normally it’s hard to im- pionship matches and Wolverhampton to have been advised to avoid safe passage to the last four. agine a game like this without race meetings are among the Wanderers and play between 2.45pm and Kai Havertz starred in Satur- NG (Kante), but at the same events affected. Sheffield United, 4.15pm on Saturday. day’s 4-1 Premier League victory time we have to be absolutely Wolves’ home match with The World Snooker Tour at Crystal Palace, with Tuchel careful with him that we don’t the Blades was changed from Rangers’ Scottish Cup is liaising with the Depart- later claiming the Germany for- take risks with his health, and a 3pm (1400 GMT) kick-off to tie against Celtic, ment for Digital, Culture, Me- ward should embrace his lan- with his injury situation. 8.15pm as a mark of respect, county cricket dia and Sport (DCMS) with guid style and does not need to “So the question for to- the Premier League said. regard to the World Champi- set the Blues’ mental tone. morrow is, ‘do we want him to It is understood the FA matches and race onship, which is scheduled to Germany defender Rudi- start, or do we absolutely want Cup semi-final between Chel- meetings are among start on Saturday in Sheffield. ger, club skipper Azpilicueta him to finish the game for us?’, sea and Manchester City will High-profile race meetings and Croatia midfielder Kovacic because there’s also the possi- stay at its original 5.30pm the events affected. at Ayr and Newbury sched- will handle that role in Seville, Chelsea’s German head coach Thomas Tuchel (L) speaks to Chelsea’s bility of 120 minutes. kick-off time, and that the uled for Saturday have been with Tuchel calling on his play- French striker Olivier Giroud during a training session at the Ramon “This is the question and decision to move the Wolves All four Premiership Rug- switched to the following af- ers to stick to their individual Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville on Monday on the eve of the UEFA honestly it’s not answered yet, game also took the last-four by matches being played on ternoon. As a result, the Coral and collective strengths. Champions League quarter-final second leg match against Porto.(AFP) I will answer this tomorrow tie at Wembley into consid- Saturday have been moved, Scottish Grand National fix- “Honestly, you don’t want morning with my staff. eration. with two kicking off at ture at the Scottish venue and to be in a fight with ToniR udi- “Nobody needs to do any- morrow and we will push “If we want to finish the The day’s other Premier 12.30pm and two at 5pm. the Dubai Duty Free Spring ger, and Azpi, and Kova; they thing that’s against their na- hard, hard, hard for the best season with a trophy we’d bet- League game, between New- The England and Wales Trials meeting at the west are all emotional guys and you ture. We can totally rely on outcome, you can be absolute- ter win both matches, other- castle and West Ham, will kick Cricket Board has said all nine Berkshire course will now be wouldn’t want to be in a fight them.” “The best thing about ly sure.” wise it could be difficult! “We off at 12.30pm as planned, the County Championship match- held on Sunday. with them,” said Tuchel. tomorrow is nobody needs to Chelsea face a season-de- play in three competitions and English top flight said in a es will pause for an hour and No racing is due to take “Because they are all ready do it alone, nobody. fining week given Saturday’s hopefully next week we’ll still statement. 20 minutes and has asked rec- place in Britain between 2.45pm to fight and it’s in their nature “We are out there together, FA Cup semi-final against be in three competitions. Rangers’ Scottish Cup tie reational cricket clubs to stop and 4.15pm on Saturday. to show it on the pitch and to everybody on the pitch will Manchester City follows “Tomorrow there’s no tro- against Celtic was rescheduled play for an hour to pay their Meetings at Bangor, protect the interests of our team help each other, and we will quickly on from Tuesday’s phy to win, on Saturday there’s to 3pm on Sunday. respects, alongside observ- Thirsk, Brighton and Not- which is very, very important. help from the bench and from Porto clash. no trophy to win, but of course The Old Firm fixture at ing the one minute silence at tingham will go ahead but “They are there and we can the stands, and the guys who Tuchel has told his players these are matches where we Ibrox, originally set for 4pm on 3pm. with different start times to rely on them, because it’s in come off the bench. to let everyone else “wreck their can take decisive steps. we are Saturday, was among a raft of Day two of Great Britain’s ensure races do not clash their nature. “We do this together to- heads” about the week’s great- well aware.” fourth-round ties moved by the Billie Jean King Cup play-off with the ceremony. 14 Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Sports Sheikh Abdullah’s Pearl Tree Qatar’s Younousse & Tijan confident of qualifying for Tokyo Olympics sheds maiden tag in Nantes QNA Lausanne Tribune News Network Doha The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) confirmed Pearl Tree (FR) (Joshua that the Qatari duo of Cherif Tree x Prairie Pearl) proved Younousse and Ahmed Tijan an easy winner of the Prix de are among the top 15 teams la Duchesse Anne, a maiden in Men’s Provisional Olympic for 3-year-olds over 2,400 Ranking issued on March 15. metres at Nantes, France, on The Qataris are ranked No. Saturday. 14 in this Olympic race and It marked the first victory under the current qualifica- in three-outing career for the tion system, the top 15, with representative of His High- few exceptions, are assured ness Sheikh Abdullah bin Olympic berths. Khalifa Al Thani. Qualifying for the Olympic The bay colt who was com- Games is, of course, the big Qatar’s ace beach volleyball pair of Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan. ing off a third at Royan less goal, and Cherif and Ahmed are than a fortnight ago. confident that they will play in the national team prepared very team in the international clas- Ridden by Julien Guillo- Tokyo, but the Qatari duo must well for its participation in for- sification qualifying for the chon on Saturday, the Henri- continue to perform at an ex- eign tournaments, and that the Olympiad is good, but the As- Alex Pantall-trained PEARL ceptional level in the final five Association provided it with all sociation aspires to have the TREE immediately charged tournaments prior to the June means of support and regular team in advanced positions in into the lead before drawing 13 qualification deadline. preparation. the final classification before clear in mid-stretch. In remarks to Qatar News He noted that the national the Olympiad because this will On reaching the line, the Pearl Tree, ridden by Julien Guillochon, proved an easy winner of the Prix de la Duchesse Anne, a maiden Agency (QNA), Mohammed Sa- team is currently in an exter- have an impact on the draw for winner had pulled three and for 3-year-olds over 2,400 metres at Nantes, France, on Saturday. (Pic: Jean-Charles-Briens) lem Al Kuwari, Member of the nal camp in the United States the final competitions, stress- a half lengths clear of the Board of Directors of the Qatar for 12 days, after which it will ing that the national team is Deutsches Derby entry Sia- Nisry (FR) (Rajsaman x Bred by the Haras de Vic- and Prairie Pearl (Le Havre). Volleyball Association and Vice- leave for Mexico. able to achieve good results mak (GER) (Isfahan x Seven Nisea) finished two lengths tot, the three-year-old Pearl The latter won three of her Chairman of the Beach Volley- Al Kuwari said that the and advanced positions in the Shares). further in third. Tree is a son of Joshua Tree eight career starts. ball Committee, underlined that current position of the Qatari upcoming tournaments. Samson’s stunning ton in vain as Punjab Kings clinch thriller

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Sanju Samson’s fighting hun- dred (119) went in vain as Ar- shdeep Singh held his nerves in the final over to help Punjab Kings register a thrilling win over Rajasthan Royals here at the Wankhede on Monday. KL Rahul’s calm and com- posed knock, aided by Deepak Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson during his knock of 119 runs Hooda’s belligerent hitting, (63 balls; 7 sixes, 12 fours) at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. helped Punjab Kings post 221 in the allotted 20 overs. In response, Rajasthan Don’t have words to Royals fell just five runs short of the target to clinch the game. With Ben Stokes back in explain my feelings, the hut, Jos Buttler and Sam- son had revived Rajasthan Royals’ innings before the says RR skipper English batsman lost the plot and got out in the eighth over. ANI sides), we thought the wicket However, Samson and Mumbai was getting better and we could Riyan Parag didn’t give up chase the target down. Despite and kept fighting as the duo Rajasthan Royals skipper the loss, I think the team played smashed 13 and 20 runs in the Sanju Samson did all he could really well,” said Samson. 15th and 16th over. but still wasn’t able to take The Rajasthan Royals Samson took on Richard- his side over the line against skipper feels his second half son and whacked him for 19 Punjab Kings here at the of the stunning knock was his runs in the 18th over as the Wankhede on Monday. best innings in the Indian Pre- equation came down to 21 off Samson’s fighting hun- mier League (IPL). two overs. Arshdeep Singh of Punjab Kings (centre) celebrates the wicket of Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson off the last ball of innings with dred went in vain as Arshdeep “The second part of my in- Samson, who smashed teammates in the Vivo Indian Premier League 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. (BCCI/IPL) Singh held his nerves in the fi- nings was my best IPL perfor- 119 off 63 balls, kept fighting nal over to help Punjab Kings mance. But I went back to the till the end but wasn’t able to right from the word go. The perfect support from Shivam Earlier put in to bat first, at number register a thrilling win over basics, communicated with my get the job done for the Roy- English batsman creamed four Dube, who smashed 23 off 15 Punjab too didn’t have a great four and the right-hander jus- Rajasthan Royals. partners, accepted they were als as Punjab Kings clinched consecutive fours in Austral- balls before getting caught at start as they lost Mayank Agar- tified the call as he dispatched “I don’t have words to ex- bowling well, rotated strike a thriller on the last ball. The ian pacer Riley Meredith’s first the boundary rope by Deepak wal in the third over of the in- RR spinners to all parts of the plain my feelings, very close early, and got into my rhythm. wicket-keeper batsman had over in the IPL. Hooda in the 13th over. nings. Chris Gayle then joined ground before getting out. game, came close but unfortu- I really enjoy my shots, but I also refused a run to remain at Despite a few initial blips, However, Dube and Sam- Rahul in the middle and the In the final two overs, Ra- nately. I don’t think I could have come to the present after play- a strike when Rajasthan Roy- Rajasthan Royals went past 50 son 53 runs partnership en- duo kept on ticking the score- hul added crucial runs to the done anything more, timed it ing them,” said Samson. als needed 5 off 2 balls. in quick time. With runs flowing sured the Royals were in the board steadily and Punjab’s total and was supported by well, but unfortunately couldn’t “When I am in the zone, Chasing a mammoth 222, from both ends, the Sanju Sam- chase. Meanwhile, Samson score read 46/1 after the end Shahrukh Khan at the oth- clear the man in the deep,” and watching the ball well, the Rajasthan Royals suffered son-led side scored 59 runs after completed his 14th IPL fifty as of the powerplay. er end. However, Sakariya Samson told host broadcaster sixes come out naturally, and an early jolt as they lost star the completion of powerplay. Rajasthan Royals gave them- Gayle changed his gears bowled a tight last over as he Star Sports after the game. in that process, I tend to lose all-rounder Ben Stokes in the But Jhye Richardson’s selves a fighting chance. with the introduction of the conceded just five runs while KL Rahul’s calm and com- my wickets also. Happy to play first over. slower yorker did the trick for Riyan Parag further spinners in the bowling at- taking two wickets as Punjab posed knock, aided by Deepak that way no matter what. (Bat- Manan Vohra tried to re- the Punjab Kings as Buttler strengthened Rajasthan’s po- tack. However, Riyan Parag went past the 220-run mark Hooda’s belligerent hitting, ting long) mainly about trust- vive the innings with a six and was cleaned up in the eighth sition in the chase as he ham- cut short Gayle’s (40) innings Scores: Punjab Kings 221/6 helped Punjab Kings post 221 ing yourself and the process,” a four but eventually got out in over to reduced Rajasthan mered 25 off 11 balls before as he had the left-handed bats- (KL Rahul 91, Deepak Hooda in the allotted 20 overs. he added. an attempt to slog every ball. Royals to 70/3. walking back to the pavilion man caught at the hands of 64, Chetan Sakariya 3-31); “It’s all part of the game Rajasthan Royals will now However, Jos Buttler was With the ever-mounting in the 17th over. In the end, Ben Stokes at long-on, reduc- Rajasthan Royals 217/7 (Sanju (when asked about the bowl- lock horns with Delhi Capitals in some other mood as the required rate, Samson de- Samson was unable to get Ra- ing Punjab to 89/2. Samson 119, Riyan Parag 25; ers going for plenty from both on Thursday. wicket-keeper started firing cided to switch gears and got jasthan Royals over the line. Hooda was sent ahead of Arshdeep Singh 3-35 ).

Quick read Gayle becomes first to hit 350 Bangladesh team arrives in Sri Lanka for two-match Test series sixes in Indian Premier League Negombo (Sri Lanka): The Bangladesh cricket team arrived here ANI delivery at the Wankhede. Kohli have smashed 214 and on Monday for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka sched- Mumbai The Punjab Kings batsman 201 sixes respectively. uled to begin next week. Bangladesh is slated to play two Tests was already leading the charts The Big-hitting West In- against Sri Lanka starting from April 21 and ahead of the first Star West Indies batsman and his two sixes against Ra- dies batsman has so far played game, the two teams will lock horns in a two-day practice match Chris Gayle on Monday added jasthan Royals only consoli- 133 IPL matches in which later this week. “Bangladesh team arrives in Sri Lanka for two- another feather to his already dated his position. he has scored 4,812 runs at a match Test series,” Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) tweeted while sharing illustrious cap as he became Former South Africa strike rate of over 150. the pictures from arrival. the first batsman to smash 350 swashbuckling batsman AB de He has hit six hundreds Preliminary squad: Mominul Haque, Litton Kumer Das, Md Mithun, sixes in the Indian Premier Villiers is at the second spot and 31 half-centuries. Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal Khan, Shadman Islam, Abu Jayed League (IPL). having hit 237 sixes in the Incidentally, it came down Chowdhury Rahi, Taijul Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Gayle (351 sixes) achieved cash-rich league. to a last-ball six for Rajasthan Hassan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, , Ebadot Hossain the feat during his 40-run Chennai Super Kings Royals in the match but Sanju Chowdhury, Mohammed Saif Hassan, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Shoriful knock against Rajasthan Royals (CSK) skipper Mahendra Sin- Samson couldn’t get one re- Islam, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Mukidul Islam Mugdho, Shuvagata Hom when he whacked a maximum gh Dhoni is next on the list sulting in a win for the Punjab Chowdhury, Shohidul Islam, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan. (ANI) Chris Gayle of Punjab Kings in action against Rajathan Royals in the over deep square leg off Eng- with 216 sixes under his belt Kings and for Gayle to cel- IPL at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. (BCCI/IPL) land all-rounder Ben Stokes’ while Rohit Sharma and Virat ebrate the occasion. Sports Tuesday, April 13, 2021 15 Matsuyama wins Augusta Masters, carves his place in history

he 85th Masters Tour- the 1970s and ’80s, winning nament began with the a combined 193 tournaments spotlight on one trail- on the . Their blazerT and ended with all the Japanese golfer games traveled pretty well too, attention on another. Ozaki and Nakajima earning Four days after Lee El- top-10s in each major and Aoki der, who in 1975 became the becomes the getting top-10s in three. Aoki, first Black golfer to play in the the first Japanese player to win Masters, served as an Honor- a PGA Tour event, came the ary Starter with Jack Nicklaus first Asian-born closest to winning a big one, and Gary Player, Hideki Mat- finishing second to Jack Nick- suyama of Japan became the laus in the 1980 U.S. Open, the firstplayer from his country to to win the best result by a male Japanese win the Masters – and a men’s golfer in a major until Matsuy- major championship at the Masters – and ama matched it with a tie for Augusta National Golf Club on second in the 2017 U.S. Open. Sunday. Toshi Izawa (tie for fourth in “Hopefully, I will be a pio- a men’s major 2001) and neer and many more will fol- (tie for fourth in 2009) set the low,” Matsuyama said through standard at the Masters for his longtime confidante and Matsuyama to try to eclipse. interpreter Bob Turner. “It’s The only victories were Par thrilling to think there are a lot Hideki Matsuyama hugs his caddie, Shota Hayafuji, on the 18th green. 3 Contest triumphs by Aoki of youngsters in Japan watch- in 1975 and 1981. Until 2021, ing today. Hopefully in five, Matsuyama’s best was fifth 10 years, when they get a lit- place in 2015, when he closed tle older, some of them will be with a 66. competing on the world stage.” Tokyo Broadcasting Sys- Matsuyama’s Sunday jour- tem brought the Masters action ney around the Augusta Na- live to Japan this year as it has tional course was eventful, the since 1976. Nakajima, whose four-stroke lead he carried into best finish at Augusta National the final round shrinking and was a tie for eighth in 1986, was growing and shrinking again Matsuyama poses with the Masters Trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony at the Augusta National Golf an analyst on the show, and his before he was able to close out Club on Sunday. (Getty Images/AFP) voice rose and sank with Mat- a historic victory. suyama’s fortunes Sunday. The He came to the 72nd hole pairing with Schauffele, the to two. excitement by Nakajima and on a warm and sunny afternoon moment. “But I caught myself,” Schauffele made a crucial host Wataru Ogasawara con- with a two-shot advantage Matsuyama said, “and the plan mistake on the par-3 16th, his trasted sharply with Matsuy- over Will Zalatoris, a cushion today was just go out and do my It’s thrilling to think there 8-iron coming up short and ama’s even-keeled demeanor. that allowed the 29-year-old to best for 18 holes. That was my are a lot of youngsters in rolling into the water. The er- Even as he was winning a make a bogey to shoot 73 and thought throughout the day — Japan watching today. ror led to a triple bogey, his handful of PGA Tour events — finish at 10-under 278, one just keep doing my best. Do my Hopefully in five, 10 first in more than 1,000 holes the most by a player from Ja- ahead of the Masters first-tim- best.” The mantra turned out to of major-championship play, pan — before turning 26, Mat- er and three in front of Jordan be enough. years, when they get a and gave Matsuyama breathing suyama was largely a mystery Spieth and Xander Schauffele. His lead was quickly whit- little older, some of them room again. beyond what he shot and what The outcome repeated the sce- tled to one after an opening will be competing on the Zalatoris was clutch down he won. This was in part be- nario of last week’s Augusta bogey and a birdie-birdie start the stretch, making birdies cause of Matsuyama’s shy and National Women’s Amateur by Zalatoris. But Matsuyama world stage. on the 15th and 17th and private personality, and that he when Tsubasa Kaji- steadied himself and expanded – Hideki Matsuyama then sinking an 18-footer on Hideki Matsuyama celebrates on the 18th green after still was learning English. In tani, 17, of Japan, his advantage. Schauffele later No. 18 for par for a 70 and a winning the Masters. (Getty Images/AFP) the summer of 2017, when he edged Emilia praised his fellow competitor 9-under total. revealed he had gotten married Migliaccio, a sen- as being “robot-like” through Matsuyama had Firestone Country Club. tied for 27th and won the Ster- earlier that year and that his ior at Wake Forest, more than half of the round. played 93 events since Once No. 2 in the Official ling Silver Cup—and in 2012 af- wife, Mei, had recently given for the title. Zalator- Matsuyama had turned his most recent vic- World Golf Ranking, he ter back-to-back victories in the birth to their daughter, Kanna, is, 24, was a star for the around his Masters tory, at the 2017 arrived at this Masters Asia-Pacific Amateur. even Japanese media who cov- Wake Forest men’s golf starting on the 11th WGC-Bridgestone No. 25 having not had a He won the 2010 Asia- er his play in great detail had team before turning profes- hole Saturday Invitational at top-10 finish since tying for Pacific title at Kasumigaseki not known about the develop- sional in 2018. second at the Houston Open Country Club, site of this year’s ments in his life off the course. As Matsuyama walked last fall. Olympics golf competition, to “That’s a hard one to sum off the final green toward the “This year has been a strug- earn a Masters berth the fol- up,” Australian Adam Scott, scoring area, the putter that gle,” Matsuyama said. “No top- lowing spring. “I am looking a three-time teammate with had served him well all week 10s, I haven’t even contended, forward to experiencing the Matsuyama in the Presidents in hand, his caddie, Shota so I came to Augusta with little huge galleries and putting on Cup, said when asked to de- Hayafuji, fulfilled a tradition by or no expectations. But as the those greens,” Matsuyama said scribe the younger man’s per- collecting the yellow pin flag. week progressed, as I practiced, a month before his Augusta sonality. “He’s quite an intense Hayafuji replaced the flagstick following a especially on Wednesday, I felt National debut. character, even though we in the cup, took off his cap and weather delay, something again. I found some- “Hopefully, I will also get to don’t really see that, and obses- bowed. Nearly 7,000 miles when he played the Hideki Matsuyama thing in my swing. And when hear some cheers.” sive about this game.” away in Matsuyama’s home- last eight holes in 6-un- of Japan celebrates that happens, the confidence The road to a men’s ma- This milestone victory will land, it was 8 o’clock on Mon- der to shoot 65 and take a during the Green returns. I started the Tourna- jor-championship victory for make Matsuyama an even big- day morning, rush hour, as an large lead after 54 holes. As he Jacket Ceremony ment with a lot of confidence.” Japan was a long one. Golfers ger deal in Japan. “I can’t im- achievement that was decades walked toward the 11th green after winning the Matsuyama became the from Japan debuted in a ma- agine what it’s going to be like,” in the making finally came to Sunday, his advantage was Masters at Augusta seventh golfer to win a Green jor during the mid-1930s, with he said of the reception he will pass. briefly up to six shots. National Golf Jacket after being Low Ama- half a dozen players competing receive back home. “But what Chako Higuchi, in the 1977 But that margin dwindled. Club in Augusta, teur, joining Cary Middlecoff, in the 1935 U.S. Open and two a thrill and honor it will be for LPGA Championship, and Matsuyama still led Schauf- Georgia, on Jack Nicklaus, Ben Crenshaw, of them — Toichiro “Torchy” me to take the Green Jacket Hinako Shibuno in the 2019 fele, a 27-year-old Californian, Sunday. (Getty Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods Toda and Seiha “Chick” Chin back to Japan. And I’m really Women’s British Open, had by four playing the par-5 15th Images/AFP) and Sergio Garcia. — coming to the 1936 Masters. looking forward to it.” solved the major puzzle on hole. An eagle on the hole Sat- This was Matsuyama’s 10th (Three Japanese were among Matsuyama will be carrying the women’s side, yet it had urday had been pivotal in Mat- Masters, more than Mickelson 33 international players invited something other than the gar- remained on the table, pieces suyama’s charge up the leader (eight appearances) had made to the inaugural Augusta Na- ment across the Pacific Ocean. missing, for Japanese men. board, but the result was much before Lefty turned 30 and just tional Invitation Tournament “I can’t say I’m the greatest,” he Matsuyama had not been different Sunday. Matsuyama’s one fewer than the 11 starts each in 1934, but the trio wasn’t able said when asked how winning able to sleep as late on Sunday 4-iron from 227 yards flew the by Nicklaus, Woods and Rory to make the long trip.) the Masters will enhance his as he had planned, and by the green and bounded into the McIlroy by that age. The first Masashi “Jumbo” Oza- reputation. “However, I’m the time he stood on the first tee, he pond on the 16th hole. His en- two times Matsuyama played ki, and Tsuneyuki first to win a major, and if that’s admitted feeling nervous under suing bogey combined, with at Augusta National, it was as “Tommy” Nakajima starred the bar, then I’ve set it.” the weight of the lead, the final Schauffele’s birdie, cut the lead an amateur in 2011—when he in their home country during (Source: masters.com) Japan in ‘jubilant mood’ following Hideki’s Masters triumph DPA the TBS program, said, “I’m Many Japanese got up early Monday morning Tokyo really glad to witness this mo- ment. I had never imagined to watch the historic moment live on TV. Japanese fans and officials that this day would come. I A television newscaster for Tokyo Broadcasting were elated at the news that am at a loss for words.” “When golfer Hideki Matsuyama has you come back to Japan, let System (TBS) choked up with tears when won the 85th Masters at Augus- me slip into the green jacket,” Matsuyama clinched the tournament win. ta National in the United States. Nakajima asked Matsuyama. “Japan is in a jubilant mood,” he said. The 29-year-old Matsuy- Matsuyama’s victory “in- ama became the first Japanese spired and encouraged the man to win a major champi- Japanese public amid the The disaster left about Abe said Matsuyama has onship, a decade after he fin- prolonged effects of the novel 18,400 people dead or miss- been an aspiring player. ished as the leading amateur coronavirus,” Prime Minister ing and caused the nation’s “I believe he is now think- at the Masters. Yoshihide Suga told reporters. worst nuclear accident at the ing about winning a next tour- Many Japanese got up early “He also became the first Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear nament and a next major title Monday morning to watch the Asian to win the Masters Power Station. after this victory,” he said. historic moment live on TV. Tournament. It was a really “Mr Matsuyama is still Tiger Woods, who won A television newscaster for remarkable achievement. young. I look forward to the Masters five times, includ- Tokyo Broadcasting System Since Matsuyama graduat- his future performances,” ing the 2019 tournament, also (TBS) choked up with tears ed from Tohoku Fukushi Uni- Suga added. congratulated Matsuyama. when Matsuyama clinched the versity in north-eastern Ja- When Matsuyama entered “Making Japan proud tournament win. pan, “I believe this victory has Tohoku Fukushi University, Hideki. Congratulations on “Japan is in a jubilant given strength to the recovery his golf club head coach Yas- such a huge accomplishment mood,” he said. from the region’s disaster,” the uhiko Abe told him to “become for you and your country. Tsuneyuki Nakajima, one prime minister said, referring a golfer to be able to compete This historical @TheMasters of Japan’s legendary golfers, to the 2011 earthquake and People walk in front of a screen showing the news of Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama winning the 85th abroad, not in Japan,” he re- win will impact the entire golf who was a commentator on resulting tsunami. Masters, at Akihabara district of Tokyo on Monday. (AFP) called at a news conference. world,” Woods tweeted. 16 Tuesday, April 13, 2021 The Last Word Mowasalat, Microsoft join hands to boost digital transformation in transport sector QNA of the concept of Mobility-as-a-Ser- and transportation entities. We ex- the country.” Doha vice and the delivery of Microsoft pect Microsofts partner ecosystem Khalaf said, “Mowasalat is Power BI dashboards and Power to play an important role in build- among the major stakeholders in Microsoft on Monday an- Apps agile development. ing agile and modern solutions for Qatar’s growth story, which is led nounced that it has entered into a The agreement was signed Mowasalat,” he added. by the Ministry of Transport and partnership with the public trans- by Chief Administrative Officer For his part, Muftah said, “We Communication. With upcoming port services provider Mowasalat Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Muftah are constantly looking for future global events in the country, the (Karwa) to accelerate its digital on behalf of Mowasalat (Karwa) The partnership will include workshops to drive the delivery of inno- oriented concepts to keep us on top company furthers its commitment transformation programme and and Country Manager of Microsoft vative new solutions for the transportation industry in Qatar and of the game. Our focus lays not only to Qatar and its National Vision create safe, personalised experi- Qatar Lana Khalaf on behalf of Mi- roadmaps for implementation of Microsoft technologies on customer related interfaces like 2030. ences for passengers. crosoft. our Bus and Taxi Apps, but also on “We are excited to partner with Formalised in a memorandum Mowasalat (Karwa) will also transforming our daily operations the leading transport service pro- of understanding (MoU), the part- work with Microsoft to design and wasalat staff on how to leverage the Saad Al Qahtani, chief executive of- to optimise our processes. vider in the country to enable its vi- nership will include workshops to build a journey planner to enhance Shifts & Scheduling app in Micro- ficer of Mowasalat. “This has helped us to imple- sion to gain world recognition with drive the delivery of innovative new rider experience and Microsoft soft Teams for the enhancement of “Our goal is to put Qatar on the ment our customer centric phi- trust and reputation of its brand. It solutions for the transportation in- will train Mowasalat employees, operations management. world map as a hub of innovation losophy while reducing our envi- is our aim that these solutions will dustry in Qatar. Deliverables will through a skill and certification “As a trusted cloud solutions in the transport services sector. To- ronmental footprint. Ultimately, be recognised as benchmarks in include roadmaps for implemen- plan, in key areas in Microsoft tech- company, Microsoft is the ideal gether we shall design training pro- tech-based solutions will play an excellence among public services tation of Microsoft technologies. nology. partner for us in our establishment grammes that will help bridge the integral part in establishing a sus- stakeholders around the world and Current plans include development Microsoft will also instruct Mo- of a digital enterprise,” said Fahad gap between technology companies tainable transportation legacy in replicated as gold standards. HBKU-CPP, UC Berkeley enter into research and education collaboration

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The College of Public Policy (CPP) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), QU-CENG honours students on a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has signed a memorandum of under- standing (MoU) with the University of Dean’s List for Fall & Spring 2020 California, Berkeley, USA, that estab- lishes a framework for international collaboration in research, education Tribune News Network Dean of CENG Dr Khalid Kamal ing students who get high scores for students in order to prepare and training programmes between Prof Aasd Q Ahmed Dr Anis Ben Brik Doha Naji, Assistant Dean for Students in order to motivate them towards them for after-graduation life in their faculty and students over the next Affairs of CENG Eng Waled Mu- more excellence and achieve- line with the future engineers’ cri- five years. PROSPER, said: “At CPP, we are excit- Qatar University’s College of kahel, parents and students. ments. teria and standards” The agreement, which is sponsored ed that we can build a robust academic Engineering (QU-CENG) hon- Eng Mukahel thanked par- He said, “It is my pleasure to- “Once again, I would like to by the College of Public Policy (CPP) at relationship with a prestigious univer- oured virtually 388 male and 441 ents and students who attended, day to be at this event to honour congratulate you since you will HBKU, represented by Dr Leslie Pal, sity such as UC Berkeley. Through the female students who were on the as well as the community repre- the distinguished students to en- lead the Qatar’s progress and founding dean of CPP, and UC Berke- MoU, we are expected to generate a Dean’s List for Fall and Spring sentatives. sure the care that students get at development soon to achieve ley’s Center for Middle Eastern Stud- strong synergy effect by cooperating on 2020. He emphasised the impor- CENG which is committed to de- Qatar National Vision 2030,” ies (CMES), represented by Dr Asad Q. a broad range of common interests. Present at the event were tance of honouring and recognis- livering a high-quality education he added. Ahmed, professor of Arabic and Islamic “The collaboration is a major mile- Studies, Department of Near Eastern stone for HBKU, at a time when the de- Studies and Department of Philosophy mand for this kind of global approach and Director, CMES. to higher education is growing due to CMES promotes the interdisci- the complex, interconnected challenges plinary study of the Middle East and we face.” WCM-Q, HMC Heart Hospital team up for ECG course North Africa (MENA) region and is He added, “CPP’s PROSPER will widely recognised as one of the coun- keep on expanding its global network, Tribune News Network in the identification of many try’s most important sources of knowl- thereby building bridges that give our Doha forms of cardiovascular disease. edge about the Arab world. faculty and students exceptional oppor- All of us at WCM-Q are gratified The MoU encourages collabora- tunities to advance their scholarships. Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar to have been able to work closely tion on topics of mutual academic While giving fresh impetus to HBKU’s (WCM-Q) and Hamad Medical with the expert health profes- interest between their faculties and reputation for academic and research Corporation (HMC) Heart Hos- sionals at HMC Heart Hospital research communities, with CPP’s excellence, PROSPER is committed to pital have teamed up to deliver to help share the most up-to- Programme for Social Policy Evalu- promoting knowledge and developing a practical course on the effec- date guidance on the use of this ation and Research (PROSPER) and competencies that benefit Qatar and tive use of the electrocardiogram critically important piece of UC Berkeley expected to develop pro- the MENA region.” (ECG) to diagnose a variety of car- equipment with the participants. grammes and activities that advance Professor Aasd Q. Ahmed said, diovascular diseases. Dr Mohamed Elshalzly of WCM-Q and Dr Sajad Hayat of HMC Heart Hospital I have no doubt that the knock- scholarships through their coopera- “We are very positive about exploring The one-day course, which on benefits to patients from this tive relationship. new opportunities to collaborate with was aimed at physicians, nurses, changes to identify dysfunctions In addition to Dr Elshazly and course will be very positive and Among the activities envisaged are a leading educational institution like students and other healthcare such as atrial and ventricular ar- Dr Hayat, the expert speakers at very significant.” joint research projects, conferences, HBKU through its College of Public professionals, explained the ba- rhythmias, coronary artery dis- the event were Dr Nidal Ahmad The course was coordinated by workshops, symposia, seminars and Policy. The MoU will create mutual sics of ECG use in clinical practice ease and electrolyte abnormali- Asaad, Dr Nora AlJefairi, Dr Sha- the Division of Continuing Profes- training programmes. The collabora- avenues for our scholars and students through lectures before the par- ties. hul Hameed Ahammed Khan, sional Development at WCM-Q tion will also extend to research ex- to explore interdisciplinary collabora- ticipants discussed clinical cases The course, titled ‘ECG in Safia BibiSayyed GulKarim, Dr and was accredited locally by the changes between faculty, graduate tion. As part of our teaching, research in small groups in order to under- Clinical Practice’, was directed by Mohammed Mohsen, Dr Islam Ministry of Public Health’s De- students and postdoctoral scholars. and public service mission, UC Berke- stand how to apply the theory to Dr Mohamed Elshalzly, assistant Elgendy and Samira Nasrallah. partment of Healthcare Profes- Knowledge sharing will be encouraged ley is committed to boldly confronting practical situations. professor of Medicine at WCM-Q, Dr Elshazly said, “The ECG sions – Accreditation Section and through academic publications and the most pressing global challenges, The participants learned how and Dr Sajad Hayat, consultant is a powerful diagnostic tool that internationally by the Accredita- other forms of cooperation. and establishing such dynamic inter- to identify changes in ECG read- cardiologist and electrophysiolo- provides great benefits to health- tion Council for Continuing Medi- Dr Anis Ben Brik, associate pro- national partnerships is fundamental ings and how to interpret the said gist at HMC Heart Hospital. care professionals and patients cal Education (ACCME). fessor and founding director of CPP’s to this effort.” QRCS to raise $100mn to provide COVID-19 vaccines to the vulnerable

Tribune News Network charity. of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in cent Society (KRCS) and mem- Doha The #IAmVaccinatedIDo- Qatar is pleased to be among the ber of the Permanent Commit- nated initiative will be under a contributors to this campaign, tee, said, “We have to say thank The Qatar Red Crescent Socie- large-scale campaign to mobi- to protect human souls from you to QRCS for this humani- ty (QRCS) on Monday launched lise support at the government, COVID-19, by providing vac- tarian initiative, which is nor- an international campaign to institutional and individual lev- cines for refugees and migrants. mal for our brothers and sisters raise $100 million to support els. It involves a public advocacy The ministry will contribute in Qatar. They have always been provision of COVID-19 vaccines campaign for COVID-19 vac- QR10 million from the Health there for humanity, extending for 3,650,000 refugees, inter- cine equity and leave no one be- Care Endowment Fund.” help to those in need every- nally displaced people (IDPs) hind, with support of everyone, Ambassador Ali bin Khal- where. KRCS supports this ini- and migrants in 20 countries. as no one is safe until everyone fan Al-Mansouri, Permanent tiative to serve humanity.” The launch of the campaign is safe. Representative of Qatar to the Anil Soni, CEO of WHO was announced by Sheikh Ab- Sheikh Abdullah said, “We United Nations in Geneva, said, Foundation, said, “I salute dullah bin Thamer Al Thani, are honoured to announce that “This is an admirably generous QRCS for launching today an president of QRCS, and Dr the campaign will also pro- humanitarian initiative that initiative to call on Qataris to see Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, vide unprecedented ability for seeks to vaccinate the most in Zakat an opportunity to reach director-general of the World Muslims across the world to vulnerable refugees, IDPs, and out, through WHO, and help en- Health Organization (WHO). use Zakat money to support migrants everywhere. They are sure that everyone has access to Representatives of partners and COVID-19 vaccination efforts, desperately in need for vaccina- vaccines. By acting in solidarity, contributors participated in the in compliance with the rules of tion. It is not something new for we can keep each other safe.” online press conference. Islamic Sharia. As Muslims are Qatar, which has always been Murat Ellialti, vice-presi- As the world moves to- welcoming the Holy Month of The inequitable distribution of Al-Kuwari, Minister of Awqaf to preserve the human species. at the forefront of benevolent dent of the Turkish Red Cres- wards the next phase of the Ramadan, the time of spirituali- vaccines is not just a moral out- and Islamic Affairs, said, Since the COVID-19 pandemic work and support for regional cent, said, “Being a leading COVID-19 pandemic response, ty, mercy, good deeds, solidarity rage; it is also economically and “{And whoever revives it, it is is one of the strongest calami- and international efforts. With- humanitarian organization of equitable access to vaccines and redoubled reward, we hope epidemiologically self-defeating. as though he has revived all of ties affecting people around in the parameters of interna- a country hosting the largest and treatments will be vital they will join this unique effort.” The choice of the Qatari people, Mankind}”. This Qur’anic logic the world in our time, we must tional cooperation, Qatar holds number of refugees globally, the to saving the lives of the most Dr Ghebreyesus stated, and other peoples in the region, gives the human soul a sublime unite in order to limit its spread at all times a sense of interna- Turkish Red Crescent would be vulnerable people. Inspired by “While the pandemic has af- to direct their Zakat to vaccine position and makes preserving and provide vaccines for people tional collective responsibility honoured to support this cam- its sense of responsibility, QRCS fected all of us, the poorest and equity is an affirmation that we human souls a great purpose of without discrimination between for responding to disasters and paign, not only financially but is launching this humanitarian the most marginalised have are all in this fight together. We Sharia. The need to ‘save souls’ the rich and the poor, or north, epidemics like COVID-19.” also with promotion and advo- drive in support of the World been hit hardest – both in terms are one global community.” becomes greater at times of ca- south, east and west.” Dr Hilal Musaed Al-Sayer, cacy of the rights of refugees, Health Organization, said the of the lives and livelihoods lost. HE Dr Ghaith bin Mubarak lamities and disasters, in order He added, “The Ministry president of Kuwait Red Cres- migrants and IDPs.”